I've never shipped before so let me make sure I have this right.
1 Never feed the fish within 48 hours of shipping. (no problem)
2 If using tank water, change 50% of the water the day before. personally, I use aged tap water, not tank water. (gotcha)
3 Use 2-3, 3mm plastic bags, secure with rubber band (I use wire ties). (where do you get wire ties?)
4 Make sure the fish is covered 2-3 inch over its highest point with water.
(check)
5 If possible, fill bag with pure oxygen (do not blow in the bag) can pump air into bag with bike pump or compressor. (bike pump it is)
6 Try to use tranquillizer, bag buddies will only last 5-6 hours, but if its the only option, its fine. (what tranquillizer and how do I use it and how much?)
7 Use Styrofoam shipping box. once a fish is placed inside the foam box, pack it with news paper so the fish doesn't bounce around. (gotcha)
8 Use heat or cold packs when needed. in very cold weather, use 2-4 heat packs. (I'm very scared to put too many or too few heat packs in...More info or help pls)
9 The carrier use to deliver fish is also important. USPS express is the lease expensive, but only has a 80% on time rate. fed-ex has much higher costs but carry a 98% on time rate. (fed-ex)
10 IMO never mark the box "live fish" this will only draw negative attention to the package. (good to know)
THANKS FOR THE GUIDE BTW
1 Never feed the fish within 48 hours of shipping. (no problem)
2 If using tank water, change 50% of the water the day before. personally, I use aged tap water, not tank water. (gotcha)
3 Use 2-3, 3mm plastic bags, secure with rubber band (I use wire ties). (where do you get wire ties?)
4 Make sure the fish is covered 2-3 inch over its highest point with water.
(check)
5 If possible, fill bag with pure oxygen (do not blow in the bag) can pump air into bag with bike pump or compressor. (bike pump it is)
6 Try to use tranquillizer, bag buddies will only last 5-6 hours, but if its the only option, its fine. (what tranquillizer and how do I use it and how much?)
7 Use Styrofoam shipping box. once a fish is placed inside the foam box, pack it with news paper so the fish doesn't bounce around. (gotcha)
8 Use heat or cold packs when needed. in very cold weather, use 2-4 heat packs. (I'm very scared to put too many or too few heat packs in...More info or help pls)
9 The carrier use to deliver fish is also important. USPS express is the lease expensive, but only has a 80% on time rate. fed-ex has much higher costs but carry a 98% on time rate. (fed-ex)
10 IMO never mark the box "live fish" this will only draw negative attention to the package. (good to know)
THANKS FOR THE GUIDE BTW