How long can i float corals?

[Lhall9187]

I ordered 6 corals from the WWC sale the other day and they are coming in on friday. This is my first time ordering corals online, im worried they may come early in the day and i may not be home until late friday evening, will they be fine for the day if i have someone float the bags for me until i get home? I guess im just not sure how long is ok for them to be in the bags before being acclimated.

 

[pickupman66]

I dont see float time being an issue with a coral so much as a Fish or invert.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

They should be fine to float for a few hours. I might keep my lights off, unless you have you lights come on later in the day.

 

[Lhall9187]

Thanks, my lights are on a timer, i didn't think it would be a huge deal but I've never ordered online before. I've always (the 3 times ive bought corals lol) bought from my lfs and taken care of them immediately