How long to Purge a Pup b4 shippin??

vamptrev · May 2, 2010

how long is the recommended purge b4 shippin a ray pup?

spotfin · May 3, 2010

I'd say 48 hrs.

FishDog · May 3, 2010

I just go 24 hours

soupa2 · May 3, 2010

depending on the how long is the trip.. adult fish i would do 48 -72hours but that's an adult ray.. pups i would say like 24-48hours..

FireMedic · May 3, 2010

24 hours has been fine for me. -FM

csx4236 · May 3, 2010

no less 48-72 hours less for pups more for adults

T1KARMANN · May 4, 2010

48 hours min for a long trip

diverbh4 · May 5, 2010

sorry for the hijack but what is "purging"?

ShadowStryder · May 5, 2010

diverbh4;4120844; said:
sorry for the hijack but what is "purging"?

It means to fast or not feed so as the animal will not deficate in the shipping bag.

diverbh4 · May 6, 2010

thats what i had in the back of my mind...but also had making the ray puke back there too haha