Amphipods and Copepods DOA

[henryhahn]

I ordered amphipods and copepods from one of the forum sponsors and they have arrived dead. The bag stinks of death, (or maybe that's just the green food stuff that was in there).
I am awaiting their reply for a new shipment, but I was wondering if it were possible to still use these as food? I feel bad if it all went to waste, but I don't want to pollute the tank, nor make my fish sick.

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[Highgrade]

I wouldn't chance it. Flush them once you get the ok from the vendor.

 

[Tahoe61]

I would not add that to my system. Smell=bacterial growth, I would not risk it.

 

[henryhahn]

I would not add that to my system. Smell=bacterial growth, I would not risk it.

That's what I feared

 

[Kvinal]

Let me know how it's handled and where u got if good. I'm looking for amp source

 

[twilliard]

This time of year is risky to ship live orders

 

[henryhahn]

Let me know how it's handled and where u got if good. I'm looking for amp source

It took a couple emails and an online submission to straighten it out, but they were apologetic and offered to send another set out (fingers crossed).
They also said they'd charge no additional shipping if I wanted to add anything to my order, so that was kind as well.
I'll keep you posted....

 

[henryhahn]

Let me know how it's handled and where u got if good. I'm looking for amp source

Pods arrived alive and aggressive yesterday. Ican shoot you a 5 sec vid, but I can't seem to upload it here.
Also ordered a Dendro, not sure if it's okay just yet.