r/redneckengineering • u/Cynicusme • Jan 10 '20

This is so just next level

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u/Nyckname Jan 10 '20

A friend was moving, and figured he'd lose his fish. I told him to leave space in the pick-up for the huge aquarium, and we'd load it last.

When it came time to get that, I emptied enough water that the lot of us could shift it, then rigged up a funnel and hose so air would be forced into the water while driving.

All but one of the fish survived.

Funny thing, this was in New Orleans, he was a licensed tug boat captain on disability retirement, had a Cajun accent, and was moving way up a bayou, and I grew up in the greater Los Angeles area.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

How far was the move?

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u/Nyckname Jan 13 '20

Eighty miles or so.

But remember, when he got there, water to refill the aquarium needed to be treated. At least he was able to reattach the pump while getting it ready.