Tips for shipping frag

[gil716]

Hey all,
I need to ship some softie frags and I was looking for some tips. Specifically, what type of bags should I be using? Can I just use double bagged Ziploc freezer bags with openings taped shut? Has anyone ever shipped with standard ziploc bags?

Also, does anyone think that ice packs are necessary for overnight shipping? My plan was to place all the bags in one of those $5 cylinder igloos. Seems like it wouldn't be necessary since it doesn't hit 80+ until noon.

Thanks,
Gil

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Consider stablizing the coral as well if it has a rock attached. The rough journey could injure the coral's flesh when the rock rocks.

 

[gil716]

They're just attached to really thin slivers of rock. Not much weight to them. If they were attached to heavier pieces, what would u recommend? Float them with styro?

 

[inkblue]

wHenever I get coraL from atLantis, tHey actually put in an eXtra piece of plastic inside the plastic baG as a 'fiLLer' so the coraL doesnt get beat up. the extrA plastic serves as a cuShion i have soMe shippinG containerS if you need some GiL...

 

[gil716]

wHenever I get coraL from atLantis, tHey actually put in an eXtra piece of plastic inside the plastic baG as a 'fiLLer' so the coraL doesnt get beat up. the extrA plastic serves as a cuShion i have soMe shippinG containerS if you need some GiL...

now that's a good idea. thanks for the offer dude. i think i have the shipping container part under control. just going to put the igloo in a box filled with popcorn or bubble wrap to secure it.

i guess the pros wouldn't use ziploc bags.

 

[reefman]

I tried double zipped bags n 50% of the times, it will leak.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

As a reminder, the plastic filler should be punched with holes/slits for water flow. Most of the time, they(the holes/slits) are just randomly cut with a scissor.

 

[marrone]

Depending on the coral you may want to attach a piece of stro-foam to the base. This will keep the coral under water and keep the heads or any points on the frag from touching or breaking the bag.

They also sell breathable bags.