Shipping

How does everyone ship their corals and fish? I may be doing that soon and want to know they best way to do it?

 

Usually done in 2 or 3 plastic bags to keep leakage down, with cooling or heating packs as needed and then placed into styrofoam boxes or bubble packs and finally boxed up in cardboard.

 

Also don't forget to label like "This side up", "Live Fish", "Perishable", etc.

 

Awesome! Who do you guys like to ship through? Like UPS or USPS?

 

We use UPS for most shipments. Sometimes we use USPS if they have next day delivery.
For expensive or sensitive items, we always use UPS. If you decide on UPS, do it through shipyouraquatics.com to save money.

Jack

 

Thanks Jack! I will keep that website handy.

 

I've mostly gotten stuff through FedEx. Some people say that UPS is by far more reliable, but I definitely wouldn't say that, at least for my area. They've hidden boxes inside our trash can, almost never knock on the door, and don't pay attention to the "This side up" labeling. FedEx always knocks, and hasn't left boxes sideways on the doorstep.

You really should find out from the person you're shipping to who is more reliable in their area, if it's not a regular or business type deal. If it's for a business, you get bulk discounts by using one shipper though, so it makes more sense to stick with one.

 

hey awsome,,,thanks audra HAHAHA

 

Great to know.... has anyone taken fish/corals with you on a flight? And when, how?

 

Taking any kind of liquids onboard an airplane is still a big "no-no" I think.