Macro shipping and packing?

[Real Reefs]

I want to ship some brillopad macro to a buddy. Anyone have some advise on the most economical and safe way to pack and ship this stuff? I have some heat packs if they are required. Thanks.

 

[Real Reefs]

Let see if the afternoon crowd has some ideas!

 

[quack]

IMHO heat pacs are unnecessary. Just dont ship during very cold weather enroute.

And ship in as much water as your shipping buget will allow!

 

[GDW]

Greetings All !

Gary Majchrzak posted an excellent thread called "shipping livestock". Its link is http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=274292

True, it's primarily about fish & frag shipping, but could prove useful to you.

HTH,
GDW

 

[RicksReefs]

IME, use just enough water to keep it moist.
you need as much air/O2 as possible. they
consume O2 in darkness & can quickly deplete
it from the water. & if it freezes, it will explode
the cell walls. check the weather reports for
your destination & insulate well regardless.
JMO

 

[billsreef]

This time of year I would suggest insulated boxes and heat packs if temps are expected below freezing. Macro's ship very well damp, and it keeps the shipping weights down