IOU1 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hey guys, I have a few plants from my tank to send off and I was wondering if anyone knew the best method of sending them? I was thinking overnight courier with them in a ice-cream container or something? Do they need to be fully submerged in water when sending? Do they need any kind of heat source when sending in this weather? Who is the best company to go with and do anyone know roughly how much it would cost? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks so much for your help Mystic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 How big are the plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 bag them well with air in a thin fish bag, and post them away. im sure if you asked someone from your lfs to tie the bag for you, they would oblige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Grab a couple of extra bags next time you buy fresh produce from the supermarket. They are perfect. Add a few mils of water and tie the bag off. Put in small box and post Packet Post with NZ post.about $3-$4 to post. Thats what I do for my plants I sell on the unmentionable site. Have been doing it fo a few years now. Please note. I buy my bags. I DO NOT help myself to the ones at the supermarket. just an idea of where you can get one to send your plants, without buying a whole packet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 It depends on the plant. I send java moss in an envelope. I zip it into a sealable bag first then tape that bag down as an extra security measure. You can squish most of the air out of it, and don't need water. At the other end, the moss perks up once dropped back into water. Other plants I zip into a sealable bag with a tsp of water then tape the bag down. I then put that in a 2nd bag and seal it the same way (to be sure to be sure). Leave a little air in it so it doesn't squish the leaves. Put into a bubble bag and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 It depends on the plant. I send java moss in an envelope. I zip it into a sealable bag first then tape that bag down as an extra security measure. You can squish most of the air out of it, and don't need water. At the other end, the moss perks up once dropped back into water. Other plants I zip into a sealable bag with a tsp of water then tape the bag down. I then put that in a 2nd bag and seal it the same way (to be sure to be sure). Leave a little air in it so it doesn't squish the leaves. Put into a bubble bag and post. Most plants I have recieved this way end up mush. I refuse to send plants like this myself as I would not want to take the risk. I have even received some Anubias cuttings place inside a prepaid courier bag. Thats all. Nothing else.It didnt look good once i received it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Any time I have received plants in snaplock bags or wet paper they have leaked or are squashed or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Double bag in well tied plastic bags with a little air and a teaspoon of water. Send fastpost in a small carton less than 70mm thick and it goes in 1-2 days rather than 3-4 days and costs $3-$4.50. No leaks No squashed plants No angry posty One happy customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks everyone for the suggestions Hopefully they all arrive OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 There is also 35 or so large vallisneria that I have to send to the same address. Would I just put them all together in a larger bag with a bit more water or would they be best to go in smaller lots? I've been given $10 for sending them all but happy to bit a bit more out of my own pocket to make sure they all arrive there save... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I sent some boxes this week about 200x200x65mm fastpost for $4.50 each. If they don't fit in a box that size they are V. gigantea and the fine for selling it is about $200000 so the freight will seem negligable. Coil them up round your hand and bag them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Sweet. They should be OK then as they aren't V.gigantea :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I must have been lucky then as I have sent many plants all over the place this way and all have arrived in good condition without leaking :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 There is also 35 or so large vallisneria that I have to send to the same address. Would I just put them all together in a larger bag with a bit more water or would they be best to go in smaller lots? I've been given $10 for sending them all but happy to bit a bit more out of my own pocket to make sure they all arrive there save... I've had trouble every time I've sent val. It always ends up mush, whether its bagged or inside a plastic container. A lot of it depends on how long it takes I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 That is why you use a carton less than 70mm deep and then send it fastpost with a teaspoon of water to keep it moist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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