Best way of going about shipping frags

[Bob2bob]

Was looking into shipping some frags for some friends and curious if anyone has some insights on the best practices for doing this. Obviously all the vendors are doing it but I couldn't find a thread on this topic.

Also not sure if DIY was the right forum

 

[Leadfooted]

Was looking into shipping some frags for some friends and curious if anyone has some insights on the best practices for doing this. Obviously all the vendors are doing it but I couldn't find a thread on this topic.

Also not sure if DIY was the right forum

Start here for those threads https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/propagation-packing-and-shipping-discussion.20/

 

[vetteguy53081]

Was looking into shipping some frags for some friends and curious if anyone has some insights on the best practices for doing this. Obviously all the vendors are doing it but I couldn't find a thread on this topic.

Also not sure if DIY was the right forum

I just posted last night. . . . .

I have done this. for lobos, scoly, trachy, etc, it needs to packed in a triple thick fish bag fully submersed, The idea is to place the bag in the box, then fill with water to properly fit in box. Surround bag with packing peanuts or air pillows for stability. On the cover wraps 1-2 heat or cold packs in thin layer newspaper and tape to the cover lid and tape up box.
Triple bag will prevents full puncture and insulate coral.
MAKE SURE TO MARL LIVE FISH OR CORAL ON ALL SIX SIDES OF BOX.
For large delicate such as Monti, place bag/liner in box, place coral in water and place Bubble wrap around, under and above the coral and agitate to see if it moves. If so, add more bubble wrap until steady and finish with same above. I am 11 for 11 in shipping coral without issue.

Will look like this: