How long can corals be in a bag?

KVYA · Jul 7, 2016

Im going to MACNA this year since it's finally in SoCal. I'll be staying in San Diego the whole 3 days from Sep. 9- 11. Fri,Sat,Sun.

So If I want to buy corals and fish, how long can they be in the bag for at room temp?

I know if I want the fish I'll have to buy them on Sunday(the day I'm leaving).

First time going to MACNA so a little confused on what to do

I'll be staying at a Hotel nearby because reviews on Yelp about the hotel where MACNA is being hosted has bed bugs and roaches.

Prozack199 · Jul 7, 2016

Dont Wanna Leave Them In The Bags Longer Then You have To, My Guess Would be No Longer Then 24 Hrs Basic Shipping Time Even Then You Can Have Problems!

smh254 · Jul 7, 2016

Most of the vendors will hold the fish and coral you buy till Sunday.

hybridazn · Jul 7, 2016

Zoas would be OK for 48 hours I'd say as long as the water temp stayed at 78 or so. SPS 24 hours (although I've had a few pieces live 48 hours) and the same for most LPS. The main thing to worry about is temps, room temps probably won't be warm enough.