Livestock Shipping How-To w/ Pics!

Pan · #1 05-05-2008, 03:08 AM

Nice packing job....

Nice nail color too.. ;0)

wickedfrags · #2 05-05-2008, 03:28 AM

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

banditpowdercoat · #3 05-05-2008, 03:31 AM

What if one doesn't have O2?

Lance · #4 05-05-2008, 04:16 AM

Well Done, Myka.

Atomikk · #5 05-05-2008, 05:09 AM

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.

banditpowdercoat · #6 05-05-2008, 05:13 AM

Ya, Styro disks great Idea. My Xenia was upside down at the bottom of the bag when I got it from Greyhound. Didnt survive

gqlmao · #7 05-05-2008, 06:23 AM

Very informative!

5 stars!

Thanks

Stanley,

wickedfrags · #8 05-05-2008, 02:58 PM

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.

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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.

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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.

fishoholic · #9 04-15-2009, 05:51 AM

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.

Myka · #10 05-05-2008, 05:24 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

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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.

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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.