Shipping Corals, some questions!

[oceanparadise1]

Has any one ever used these?

http://www.superiorshippingsupplies...hopping_dark_greentpl/shopproduct_details/970

whats the best most economical way to ship corals? this place has really inexpensive boxes as well.

do you think these or bags would work best for shipping? for over night I'm assuming id buy 40 hours heat packs just in case? the price between the 24 hours and 40 isn't much at all


Thanks!

 

[oceanparadise1]

Anyone? Any advice?

 

[Usctom]

I use 40hr packs. Just incase there is a shipping issue.

I don't think I'd be comfortable using those vials. I'v used urine specimen containers. They hold 4onces of water with a screw on top. I also have an assortment of bags.
For boxes I usually make my own or reuse the ones I have lying around.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Do you use insulated boxes?

 

[Usctom]

Do you use insulated boxes?

Yes. I buy a sheet of foam from lowes/home depot and cut it up. I usually buy the green or blue boards because they cut nicer. The white board crumbles.

 

[lyrical]

Go with the 40 hour heat packs. They don't get as hot of a surface temp and are a safer option. If you use them pre-warm them a few hours before you ship by placing them in a towel or paper bag.

 

[oceanparadise1]

Thanks guys!

 

[oceanparadise1]

Do you have a link for the foam? I was able to find a 7x7x6 box already insulted for under four dollars.

How many frags would that hold? Is $3.50 per box a good deal? Or is it cheaper to buy the foam?

 

[ReefMadScientist]

Do you have a link for the foam? I was able to find a 7x7x6 box already insulted for under four dollars.

How many frags would that hold? Is $3.50 per box a good deal? Or is it cheaper to buy the foam?

Post a link to the box. Sounds decent depending on what it is.

As for how many frags, depend on the size of the frags and how much water you fill the baggies. You should be able to fit 12-20 in there depending on the inner dimensions.