How long can they live in a box?!

[Starkrost]

So coral order was shipped from California on 27-Aug-2020. UPS says they can't have it to me until 31-Aug-2020. Will they be dead? ;Sorry

 

[Kryptonian]

All going to depend on temperatures sending and receiving. If that was me down in Texas with 103 outside, probably no chance whatsoever.. Springfield is around 86 so dunno. Just gonna depend on where they're storing the box between the 27th and 31st.

I've heard of corals making it 5-6 days in transit as long as temperature doesn't get out of control.

 

[Starkrost]

They're currently stuck in Cleveland. It's not supposed to go above 80 in either Cleveland or Michigan this weekend. Is there any hope?

 

[Kryptonian]

They're currently stuck in Cleveland. It's not supposed to go above 80 in either Cleveland or Michigan this weekend. Is there any hope?

Yes, there's definitely hope. Lots of much worse places it could be stuck. Places that are 75-80 outside are kinda best case scenario.

 

[Starkrost]

Thanks. That's really comforting. The whole thing still sucks.

 

[Kryptonian]

Thanks. That's really comforting. The whole thing still sucks.

I feel you there. Had a big misbar Red Sea Regal delivered yesterday (about 30 hours late). Was sooo worried as no DOA policy with shipping delays and I really wanted the little guy to be ok. Luckily he's doing really well.

Good luck to you! hope everything arrives in good shape.

 

[Starkrost]

They arrived this morning and they’re all ALIVE! :D

 

[Kryptonian]

That's awesome! Happy for you!

 

[ButteMTDIY]

Yes, there's definitely hope. Lots of much worse places it could be stuck. Places that are 75-80 outside are kinda best case scenario.

I gotta respectfully disagree. Being stuck in Cleveland is horrible for anything, even corals. Go Browns!