Need help shipping

[OBEYtheFISH101]

I hope this is the right place to post this
But I need advice on shipping fish
& more specifically bichirs & plecs around 6"

Thanks for your help!

 

[OBEYtheFISH101]

Need help soon please >.<

 

[duanes]

1 fish per bag (2 bags per fish as insurance), more air than water per bag (unless you use breathable bags), maybe a Bag buddy in each bag, 24 hour delivery, bags must be "very" tightly secured with multiple rubber bands, all in a tightly taped styro.
Cost to ship large fish will be significant.

 

[OBEYtheFISH101]

What's the best carrier for shipping fish?
Must be over night?
Thanks!

 

[deeda]

Info is posted in the Sticky at the top of the forum HERE

Just scan down the page to find the info you need.

 

[duanes]

Fish may be alive after 2 days or more, but each day lessens the chance of live arrival.
Plecos have a sharp spine, so each hour hastens the chance of a pierced, dry bag.
The bast carrier is the one that provides and guarantees the fastest service to whatever city.
I have used the US post office, and Fed Ex and had good and bad experiences with both.
With the post office, if they guarantee arrival by a certain time, and it is late, you get the shipping fee back.
The best is airport to airport, but that has a set up process that is really only worth it for commercial shipping. With airport to airport, fish can arrive in as little as a few hours.

 

[OBEYtheFISH101]

Would they be fine in flat rate shipping by USPS

 

[duanes]

I tried to ship very hardy, small fish from Milwaukee to Utah with flat rate, it took 4 days. Only half of them arrived alive.

 

[OBEYtheFISH101]

Then mine wouldn't last :/
Where can I get shipping supplies?

 

[duanes]

Local aquarium clubs are great places to start, and get info.
Styros can be had a pet stores, from people who get medications shipped to them, or even fish markets.