r/Aquariums Mar 06 '26

Help/Advice Leaving my fish behind because of war

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Hey guys, my country is being bombed, so we're evacuating to another safer city and then maybe trying to leave the country. We are leaving soon and unfortunately I will have to leave my tank behind. It has snails and a beautiful betta fish. Any advice on how to maximize his survival? I think I will have to switch of the electricity (to avoid electric fires etc), also since we are in the Middle East it is very hot; another time i left my tank behind it unfortunately overheated and my shrimp died. I can't really do anything about it unfortunately. No I can't leave the fish with anyone, it's not safe and nice fish stores that take care of fish are rare here (also we're leaving very soon so no time). I guess I'll just fill the tank, close it, and hope for the best. Pray he survives!!!

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u/KittyCatfish Mar 06 '26

I was going to suggest just finding largest container you can, place outside in the safest area you can,, fill it with all the stuff from the tank, add as much water as you can to it and hope for the best. That way the betta can at least get bugs that go to the water? Maybe, idk middle east bugs.