I plan on visiting an independent aquatics store in the next few days, but as the weather here has been HORRIBLE, I'm concerned about the little dudes on the way home. I will not be driving a car; public transportation may take about an hour or so. I've seen fish housed in coolers temporarily; would this suffice?
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You should be fine. I just brought several home recently in a shipping "cooler". If you are REALLY concerned, you could carry a heat pack with you. Have a thermometer inside the cooler. If it starts to cool, you could add the heat pack off to the side. You might want to wrap it in a towel as well.
But, unless it's terribly cold and you have to wait outside for a long time, you should be OK.
Good luck!
But, unless it's terribly cold and you have to wait outside for a long time, you should be OK.
Good luck!
I bought an actual shipping "cooler" from the LFS. They are a bit more compact, a bit thicker wall and the lid fits a bit tighter than a standard styrofoam cooler. I paid $5. I always saw guys bringing these things in when picking up or delivering fish. I finally asked and he had no problem selling one. They may even give you one...this guy offered, but I insisted on paying something.
When you order fish online, these containers are how they are typically shipped. You could call ahead to be sure.
It's a lot nicer outside here today than it has been lately. Hopefully, it's the same for you!
Good luck today, have fun picking out your fish!
When you order fish online, these containers are how they are typically shipped. You could call ahead to be sure.
It's a lot nicer outside here today than it has been lately. Hopefully, it's the same for you!
Good luck today, have fun picking out your fish!
I don't see any problems transporting them on public transportation. What local fish store are you visiting