Livestock Shipping How-To w/ Pics!

[Myka]

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

Excellent information. Also, for those considering shipping fish, don't forget to fill the bag with oxygen before you tie it.

This is a good idea. I've never put oxygen in a bag, and haven't had troubles shipping fish, but I haven't sent fish any further than about 12 hours in transit. I added this to the "guide" though.

Originally Posted by Atomikk

Sometimes those styro discs don't have to be that big. It all depends on the size of the coral/frag.

I find if the disk is about the same size as the bag, then it doesn't slosh around in the bag. It is much more stable, and seems to ship better. I added this explanation to the guide.

[Floop70]

Excellent information Myka. Thank you!

I agree... this should be a sticky!

[Myka]

You're very welcome! Feel free to send me some frags to practise your packing!

[Floop70]

...the only thing I would have to give away is a GSP... I doubt you'd want it

[gqlmao]

Very informative!

5 stars!

Thanks

Stanley,

[Doug]

Good thread with the pics Myka.

Now if we only had air service.

[wickedfrags]

I guess you would really just want to make sure it gets there ASAP. This is done as best practice to ensure a minimum 95% survival rate. A drop of slime coat protectant and/or water conditioner is also a good idea to prevent ammonia burns during transport.

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

What if one doesn't have O2?

Agreed. While I do not use this method personally, it is a great shipping technique.

Originally Posted by Atomikk

Sometimes those styro discs don't have to be that big. It all depends on the size of the coral/frag. Otherwise, a very good ilustration on how to ship livestock.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Doug

Good thread with the pics Myka.

Now if we only had air service.

Could try UPS...they're a bit risky, but usually do ok.

[whatcaneyedo]

I just wanted to give a good old post a bump and add that its best not to feed fish for the day before shipping so that they dont soil the shipping bag as quickly.

[fishoholic]

Great info. Why wasn't this made into a sticky? I think it should be. Christy, what's your thoughts?

The only thing I would add, is that for fish, you might want to lower the salinity a bit. It's supposed to be less stressful to fish in transport if the salinity is lowered.