Flying Fish??

hyrumbradshaw · 12/04/2007, 10:41 PM

I am wanting to know if there is a good way to fly with fish. I know TSA only allows you to carry on 3oz of liquid, is there any ideas out there on how to get around this or pack them in checked luggage safely?

Skepperz · 12/04/2007, 10:48 PM

U should let them fly home if they have wings

hyrumbradshaw · 12/04/2007, 10:52 PM

And if they dont have wings???

Kemo484 · 12/04/2007, 10:52 PM

Check with the airlines or aircargo at the airport, they may have some info on it.

demonsp · 12/04/2007, 10:58 PM

Some are common like bi color blenny's or wrasses. You could use some egg crate to help. Not all jump just some are more ready to do it. But most due in the fesrt week from other aggresive fish bothering him.

steven_dean17 · 12/04/2007, 11:03 PM

If you check them, a box with hard styrofoam like the ones retailers use would be perfect. I don't think you really need to carry them on. If your putting them in luggage maybe a plastic box, tupperware style with a bag inside.

fishworm · 12/04/2007, 11:04 PM

I only did it once. had to fly some fish from MO to San Jose for the ACA convention back in 95. they wouldnt let me check them, I had to send them air cargo and pick them up at SJ when I got there.

but on the way back, I triple bagged some and snuck them into my suitcase so I wouldnt have to go through that hassle again. but that's a bad idea....a leaky bag will result in a hell of a lot of questions to answer.

hyrumbradshaw · 12/04/2007, 11:12 PM

Yeah I work for the airline, and I am looking for ideas, I could always fly somewhere to pick up some fish or whatever, also thru Southwest, I get 75% off fedex, I could really use that to my advantage but I have nothing to ship as I am new to this and dont have a plethora of anything valuable.

waxy · 12/04/2007, 11:14 PM

That isnt legal, bringing over a foreign animal without a license.

waxy · 12/04/2007, 11:18 PM

omg wow, I took 2 mins to type this out, and there are over 5 responses.

trdofwrkin · 12/04/2007, 11:39 PM

You can put them in a ziplock bag. then triple bag it in zip locks then put that in one of those bags fedex uses to ship blood and stuff. They seal really tight. Then stik it in your suit case. I wouldnt put it in your carry on bag.

12/04/2007, 10:41 PM	#1
hyrumbradshaw Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 340	Flying Fish?? I am wanting to know if there is a good way to fly with fish. I know TSA only allows you to carry on 3oz of liquid, is there any ideas out there on how to get around this or pack them in checked luggage safely?

12/04/2007, 10:48 PM	#2
Skepperz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 364	U should let them fly home if they have wings __________________ 40g Main display 10g Sump Lifereef Overflow Rio 2600 on a Scwd return LIGHTING 4x36w Pl 2x30w PC Lotts of natrual sunlight

12/04/2007, 11:03 PM	#6
steven_dean17 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: scott depot wv. Posts: 601	If you check them, a box with hard styrofoam like the ones retailers use would be perfect. I don't think you really need to carry them on. If your putting them in luggage maybe a plastic box, tupperware style with a bag inside. __________________ The Dali Llama is my "Ommmmmboy" Current Tank Info: 75gal. reef

12/04/2007, 11:04 PM	#7
fishworm Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Strafford, Missouri Posts: 154	I only did it once. had to fly some fish from MO to San Jose for the ACA convention back in 95. they wouldnt let me check them, I had to send them air cargo and pick them up at SJ when I got there. but on the way back, I triple bagged some and snuck them into my suitcase so I wouldnt have to go through that hassle again. but that's a bad idea....a leaky bag will result in a hell of a lot of questions to answer. __________________ If it aint a cichlid, it aint worth eatin'. Yeah. Wait, what? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef in the works. also have a 150 gallon FW tropheus/petrochromis tanks and a 125 gallon SA/CA cichlid tank.

12/04/2007, 11:39 PM	#11
trdofwrkin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burbank Posts: 759	You can put them in a ziplock bag. then triple bag it in zip locks then put that in one of those bags fedex uses to ship blood and stuff. They seal really tight. Then stik it in your suit case. I wouldnt put it in your carry on bag. __________________ nitrates 0 nitrites 0 ammonia 0 ph 8.2 salinity 1.026 temp 78.5 _____________ JoAnne Current Tank Info: 65g custom tank Fish and Coral 20g sump

12/04/2007, 10:52 PM	#3
hyrumbradshaw Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 340	And if they dont have wings???

12/04/2007, 10:52 PM	#4
Kemo484 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 158	Check with the airlines or aircargo at the airport, they may have some info on it.

12/04/2007, 10:58 PM	#5
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Some are common like bi color blenny's or wrasses. You could use some egg crate to help. Not all jump just some are more ready to do it. But most due in the fesrt week from other aggresive fish bothering him.

12/04/2007, 11:12 PM	#8
hyrumbradshaw Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 340	Yeah I work for the airline, and I am looking for ideas, I could always fly somewhere to pick up some fish or whatever, also thru Southwest, I get 75% off fedex, I could really use that to my advantage but I have nothing to ship as I am new to this and dont have a plethora of anything valuable.

12/04/2007, 11:14 PM	#9
waxy Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jan Sose, CA Posts: 972	That isnt legal, bringing over a foreign animal without a license.

12/04/2007, 11:18 PM	#10
waxy Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jan Sose, CA Posts: 972	omg wow, I took 2 mins to type this out, and there are over 5 responses.