Shipping supplies
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Capt_Cully
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I haven't shipped but i LOVE those little reuseable tupperwear storeage bins. Like $3 for 6 or 8 depending on size. Stack nice. You could secure them w/ tape. They'd package up nicely.
Thats a really good call. Especially if I could find some nice small ones.
What about insulation? I once had two boxes, each with about 40 pieces of 1/2"x16"x16" of styrofoam. I knew I would eventually want them but figured when I did I would be able to find more. Now I have no clue where to get them.
What about insulation? I once had two boxes, each with about 40 pieces of 1/2"x16"x16" of styrofoam. I knew I would eventually want them but figured when I did I would be able to find more. Now I have no clue where to get them.
Capt_Cully
Active member
Dunno, I always grab some when I go to Roch for corals, or to a local shop. I keep a variety of sizes on hand. As for actual styro pieces...
Could you buy packing peanuts or something? newspaper? if its in a styro cooler with a heat pack taped to the lid I'd think you'd be ah-ite.
Where you shipping to? what are you shipping? I think softies and zoos would be alot more tolerant than higher end LPS and SPS.
Could you buy packing peanuts or something? newspaper? if its in a styro cooler with a heat pack taped to the lid I'd think you'd be ah-ite.
Where you shipping to? what are you shipping? I think softies and zoos would be alot more tolerant than higher end LPS and SPS.
oceanparadise1
In Memoriam
you can get free bags from any petstore, just ask them for it
Lanceafer
New member
Check out a company called uline. They have anything you could ever want to ship with and their prices are fairly low. I am thinking about getting some of the plastic jars that they sell with a screw on lid to ship frags if i ever get a frag tank set up. http://www.uline.com/BL_8153/Clear-Round-Wide-Mouth-Jars
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
FYI
FYI
bags are way better for shipping corals than plastic storage containers- especially when using overnight (air) service.
Why?
Because a change in outside air pressure causes sealed shipping containers to expand and/or contract. Bags can handle it. Plastic storage containers can't. Lids on containers might blow out- even if taped down.
JMO: save the plastic storage containers for carrying frags to coral swaps.
Styro for lining boxes is sold @ Lowes/Home Depot etc.
Many LFS's will sell you bags...
but in some cases you might need to purchase some livestock with them as well
FYI
bags are way better for shipping corals than plastic storage containers- especially when using overnight (air) service.
Why?
Because a change in outside air pressure causes sealed shipping containers to expand and/or contract. Bags can handle it. Plastic storage containers can't. Lids on containers might blow out- even if taped down.
JMO: save the plastic storage containers for carrying frags to coral swaps.
Styro for lining boxes is sold @ Lowes/Home Depot etc.
Many LFS's will sell you bags...
but in some cases you might need to purchase some livestock with them as well
Brent Thomann
New member
I get all my bags and heat packs from-
http://www.kensfish.com/shippingsupplie.html
you don't have to buy a ton at a time. they also have quality rubber bands that don't brake like a lot of different brands I'vd used.
http://www.kensfish.com/shippingsupplie.html
you don't have to buy a ton at a time. they also have quality rubber bands that don't brake like a lot of different brands I'vd used.
GMaquarium
New member
I have heat packs and bags. Let me know if you guys need any.
Brent Thomann
New member
his 2ml bags are stronger like most others 3ml's, ask him about, something to do wit the way they're made.
I use his 3ml bags as much as possible, unfortunately he only has the smaller frag bags in 2ml which work fine. When I ship I usually quadruple bag, helps insulate the water. When shipping small frags I again quadruple bag and use the 2ml 3x18 bags, if the frag is a little bigger I use the 4x18. I try to use as less water as possible for less weight. When I ship zoo frags I barely have any water in the bag. some people ship zoo frags dry, just wrapped in a damp paper towel.
If your starting out I'd recommend ordering the 4x18 2ml, 6x20 3ml & 8x20 3ml or just get 4x18 and 8x20.
Its also nice owning a specimen container. I like the smaller Lee's one none-dip & poor. I also found using a turkey baster is the best and easiest way for adding water to the smaller frag bags so you might want to pick one of those up eventually.
Capt_Cully
Active member
Re: FYI
Re: FYI
killjoy
Re: FYI
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13561249#post13561249 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
bags are way better for shipping corals than plastic storage containers- especially when using overnight (air) service.
Why?
Because a change in outside air pressure causes sealed shipping containers to expand and/or contract. Bags can handle it. Plastic storage containers can't. Lids on containers might blow out- even if taped down.
JMO: save the plastic storage containers for carrying frags to coral swaps.
Styro for lining boxes is sold @ Lowes/Home Depot etc.
Many LFS's will sell you bags...
but in some cases you might need to purchase some livestock with them as well
killjoy
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
is that the only thanks I get? :lol:
