Romeo Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Gidday, My 12cm+ Mystus Castaneus is hopefully off to Wellington to frolic in a huge tank with others of his species, BUT, how do I get him there? I've read through the Fish Shipping thread, but I'm wondering if anyone in Christchurch can make some recommendations, or better yet give me a hand with it? A) Who should I ship through? B) Where can I get the necessary poly boxes, heat pads and bags (sizes etc)? C) What's the process for shipping him? Cheers, Romeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 There are a few carriers that will take fish. everyone has different experiences and some recommend one or other. Poly boxes are cheap enough. Ask at local Pharmacy, hospital, vet that sort of thing or buy for about $6-10 at places like plastic box in Papanui. heat pads you can buy basic ones at supermarket now and these are rechargeable as you can at a chemist but try various pet shops. I know redwoods and bubble and Squeak had some a while ago but not sure about now. Also on TM but havent looked in a while. This has worked for me Line poly box with news paper. Place activated heat pad under paper on bottom Place bagged fish in poly box and pack with scruched paper or blown up sealled bags to stop sliding around. Newspaper on top then lid of box. Seal with tape. Place label on top of box. Take to courier. Label should include receavers name and addy. Your name and addy and a contact phone number for both of you. Live fish in BIG bright letters and also this way up top stow helps I think. Bagging Fish Bag suitable for size of fish, preferable a heavy duty plastic one If doesnt have round corners then tape corners to round them out. place clean tank water and fish in bag Fold top and rubber band twice. Wrap in Newspaper and tap in place. Place in second bag and rubber band. You can fill the bag with O2 as this helps with gas exchange etc but I dont have access to bottled O2 so use air from air pump. Courriers charge on size of box so bag needs to be big enough but not oversize so that weight/size is kept low. Another option is get some one you know who is travelling to take bagged fish (same as above, but in a soft chilly bag) with them as carry on luggage. dont tell anyone at airport untill they are thru security. hope that is all and hth Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 im sure i saw a big bottle of o2 at pet world in ferry road if you asked nicely they might let you use some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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