So my tank cycled, and I moved my betta into the 5gal. He absolutely loves it. I need the baffle the filter better but he's getting used to all his new space! Now, the issue is, I just got a new apartment. Only a few days after I finally got him into the tank! T_T I know I need to break down the tank to move him, but I'm concerned about the chemical change in water. Since it would be a new place, it would be new water to fill his tank. How should I go about this to make sure he's alright?
Test the pH in your tap water from home and the new place. If they're similar, great! You don't have to worry. But if they're not, poopy! You'll have to acclimate him very slowly.
Put him in a small container and add a cup full of the new water to his water once every 10 minutes for half an hour. This way he has time to acclimate to the new water.
Just keep your filter media wet while transporting it and it should be fine as well.