how to ship fish?

[maxwellag]

I need to know how to ship a fish, and what supplies I will need to do so. Thanks

 

[Oscarr19]

I believe severum mama has a guide so you might wanna try asking her for the link.

 

[librarygirl]

I think this is the one: Shipping Fish and Invertebrates

 

[FishCrazyBenBOMB]

I need to know how to ship a fish, and what supplies I will need to do so. Thanks

You'll need the following supplies.

Boxes/Labels - Free from USPS.
Styrofoam insulation - Home Depot
Kordon Breather Bags - Online/Aquabid
Filler (peanuts or newspaper) - Free or shipping place for special filler
Shipping tape - Office Depot/Staples
Sharpies/Pens - Walmart
Heating packs if too cold - Online/Aquabid

Pretty much it I think, its what I use with my shrimp.

 

[Oscarr19]

I think this is the one: Shipping Fish and Invertebrates

Yup that's the one.

 

[maxwellag]

Thanks... that is very good to know.... now I wish I needed to ship a fish! Lol!

 

[Oscarr19]

Lol so why did you need to know how to ship one?

 

[maxwellag]

Lol so why did you need to know how to ship one?

Well, I am going to be breeding guppies... and I might be selling and shipping some.. still not sure about shipping them though

 

[Oscarr19]

Oh ok sounds good

 

[abrahamavelar]

Also to ship big fish will that work

 

[jetajockey]

Shipping big fish is a little more complicated because they need a much larger water volume and large amount of air. It's best done in a medium or large flat rate box so weight is irrelevant.
I've shipped fully grown adult angelfish this way via priority without any problem, I just insulated the box, then figured out how big I could make the bag, more air the better.

I just make sure the water covers the fish completely no matter which way the bag turns, add a few drops of prime and as much air as you can fit in there.

 

[abrahamavelar]

Oh ok im plannin on probabbly ship a 12-14 in pleco n a 4-5 in pictus catfish I know im gonna have to get 2.separate bags

 

[mfdrookie516]

You're going to need a bigger box than flat rate then. You'd be better off giving it away or selling it locally than trying to ship it somewhere IMO

 

[abrahamavelar]

The lfs wouldnt take them n im not gonna realese them to a river or pond