Flush tanks thoroughly after chlorine treatment. A 5 percent solution of formalin can also be used to disinfect. To avoid untimely delays, get good directions to your destination. Plan your trip to include any drop-offs or water refreshening. Be certain that all required permits or licenses are in order and carried in the vehicle in case of an inspection check.
Some states require special markings on fish transport trucks.
Check with the proper regulatory authorities for current information on laws and regulations on transporting and marketing live fish before doing interstate business. The following table provides information on matching truck sizes with fish hauling tanks of various capacities. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Acknowledgment Special thanks to Gary Carmichael and Joseph Tomasso for providing useful information for this publication.