How long can corals live in a bag

[thebigfryfry]

Hi all, I'm from Australia and i recently purchased some sun corals and a walking dendro. As usual with Australia post there is delays and by the time they arrive they will be in their bags for nearly 72 hours. Will they be alive by the time they arrive at my house and is there any precautions I can take to ensure they survive. Also, would I be able to get a refund from the shipping company because its their responibilty or is it buyer beware in this case.
Kind regards.

 

[CasperOe]

First - welcome to R2R! We're happy to have you!

1. Whether they will be alive or not is extremely hard to advice on as a number of different factors can affect this. 72 hours is a long time - but remember; coral is shipped around the world every day. Fingers crossed you'll be alright - it will be stressed though.

2. Whether you would be able to get a refund or not would depend on the T&Cs of the vendor, the shipping company and local Australian legislation. I would reach out to the shop you bought it from first; after all, they are the ones selecting which curriers they wish to work with.

I never (NEVER!) buy any livestock online, too many factors I don't control. Aussie-land is large, but also big on local fish shops, no? Support one of them (if you can!) and save yourself the hassle and worry going forward!

Best of luck, let us know how you get on!

 

[SPR1968]

Depends on several variables in particular temperature.

Ive ordered most of my corals online (UK) and never had an issue and the shops generally give an arrival alive guarantee as well. These have been generally 24 hour next day delivery though.

You could always do a small trial order and see how you get on.

 

[thebigfryfry]

Hi all, I picked up the coral’s today they are all alive. Even the symbiotic worm in the walking dendro very relieved.

 

[twentyleagues]

Hi all, I picked up the coral’s today they are all alive. Even the symbiotic worm in the walking dendro very relieved.

I was worried about the worm when I read this. Thats great to hear! Sun corals while kind of finicky are pretty resilient overall.