Aquaria Central

[Jakezori]

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

[Lophura]

Good info, more complicated than shipping birds. But the same thing about not writing "Live" applies to both. When I ship eggs I just write fragile. Some write "Live embryo's" and such but those boxes end up smashed.

I also was wondering about the tranquilizer, isnt there some sort of oil or seed extract that will tranquilize fish, I think I saw some fish and wildlife guys using it when counting trout fry.

[intodeep]

whats the best way to ship snail ramshorn and mts

[Mgamer20o0]

Originally Posted by intodeep

whats the best way to ship snail ramshorn and mts

Alternative options on shipping shrimp:

We don’t all have breather bags. They are great but unless you know someone or you’re going to shipping out things regularly. It’s not the best but it has worked for me. I use a zip lock sandwich bag and fill it with about 2/3 - 1 cup of water. I use a brine shrimp net to catch the shrimp. This makes counting them very easy. Once they are in, I toss in small thing of moss or other small plant. I use a basketball pump to pump air into the bag. I make sure it’s inflated but not ready to burst. Good idea is to tape the top off so there is no way that it can open. I then place it in a freezer ziplock bag. In the winter I add styrofoam and heatpacks are a very good idea.


same thing

[lotsofloo]

can we ship it by fedex

[elliriyanna]

I was wondering if Priority mail would be ok ... It takes two days but I just cant afford $35 to ship my fish.