Moving to Germany; Help!

[Ravenlight]

Hi;

As the title says I am moving to Germany from the US and I would like to take my coral frags with me when I go but I have no experience with overseas shipping or coral moving regulations pertaining to inbound live shipments. Has anyone live shipped to Germany or knows a bit about any contacts/websites that could help me? Thanks in advance!

-Randall

 

[Reefing_addiction]

could you just take them on the plane with you? That’s what I’d look into.

 

[fishguy242]

hi look into cites /all international coming in must be gov approved here in us,also look into Germany policy currently
i know stinks ,but prob best to sell all livestock here,you can get more there and cheaper too,best wishes

 

[haitian_reefer]

Post 9/11 I flew to Switzerland with half a dozen fish. You should of seen the look on TSA employees faces . If I were you, I would either fly with them as a carry-on or sell them before the move. Go luck!

 

[Cell]

Trying to keep frags alive during a cross country move is stressful enough. Unless they are truly one of a kind, irreplaceable specimens, it doesnt seem worth the hassle.

 

[Ravenlight]

Trying to keep frags alive during a cross country move is stressful enough. Unless they are truly one of a kind, irreplaceable specimens, it doesnt seem worth the hassle.

I thought about that too, I have looked at doing it with a carry on; I definitely do not want to get into customs issues on the way! I know getting my car shipped has been a pain so far because they want it sparkling clean to avoid parasites. Not sure how they would react to corals...

 

[AZMSGT]

Don’t do it. Odds are corals would not survive going from your system at home to a brand new system that you have to build or assemble with no established livestock.

 

[CMMorgan]

Sounds like you have a lot on your plate already. You don't need a bag of saltwater opening up on you. Try explaining that smell. There are also so many post 9/11 restrictions on the number of liquid ounces that may be carried onto a plane. Not nearly enough to sustain coral life.
Safe travels on your journey.... we'll be here when you get started again!

 

[Stigigemla]

I would first contact the German customs to see what they say.
Stone corals are cites B so You should have a certificate for every single piece of coral. The customs should be able to tell You how to handle it.