***Fish In Shipment***

chatyak · 07/03/2008, 10:23 PM

Just out of curiosity, when the power goes out... oxygen is an issue in the tank.

How do fish being shipped from online vendors make the trip for a day or two in a tiny bag?

D to the P · 07/03/2008, 10:28 PM

Usually the bags are filled with pure oxygen, and I believe they have a chemical in there that keeps stress down. I can't remember exactly (and I've worked in a LFS for 5 years

). Maybe someone else will remember exactly.

chatyak · 07/03/2008, 10:38 PM

Ah ok. Thanks D to the P.

Is it Amquel or NovQua?

D to the P · 07/03/2008, 10:48 PM

I doubt it's either. But I'll find out when I go to work tomorrow. We ship fish across country so I'll be able to get the lowdown.

MPeer · 07/03/2008, 11:12 PM

I heard they use pure oxygen and an anti-fungal solution? I think they also use liners as insulation to keep the heat.

D to the P · 07/03/2008, 11:45 PM

Yeah I know there is something in there chemical wise I just can't remember exactly what

I feel so ashamed.

MPeer · 07/04/2008, 12:30 AM

So, I can safely assume that you are not responsible for packaging and shipping the livestock.

Heck, I don't remember what kind of soap I use everyday.

D to the P · 07/04/2008, 12:45 AM

haha no I don't even sell fish. I sell the fish supplies like filters skimmers lights etc.

07/03/2008, 10:23 PM	#1
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	*Fish In Shipment* Just out of curiosity, when the power goes out... oxygen is an issue in the tank. How do fish being shipped from online vendors make the trip for a day or two in a tiny bag? __________________ Fishville

07/03/2008, 10:28 PM	#2
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	Usually the bags are filled with pure oxygen, and I believe they have a chemical in there that keeps stress down. I can't remember exactly (and I've worked in a LFS for 5 years ). Maybe someone else will remember exactly. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.

07/03/2008, 10:38 PM	#3
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	Ah ok. Thanks D to the P. Is it Amquel or NovQua? __________________ Fishville

07/03/2008, 10:48 PM	#4
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	I doubt it's either. But I'll find out when I go to work tomorrow. We ship fish across country so I'll be able to get the lowdown. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.

07/03/2008, 11:45 PM	#6
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	Yeah I know there is something in there chemical wise I just can't remember exactly what I feel so ashamed. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.

07/03/2008, 11:12 PM	#5
MPeer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 584	I heard they use pure oxygen and an anti-fungal solution? I think they also use liners as insulation to keep the heat.

07/04/2008, 12:30 AM	#7
MPeer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 584	So, I can safely assume that you are not responsible for packaging and shipping the livestock. Heck, I don't remember what kind of soap I use everyday.

07/04/2008, 12:45 AM	#8
D to the P Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Amishville, USA Posts: 2,047	haha no I don't even sell fish. I sell the fish supplies like filters skimmers lights etc. __________________ Nature V.S. Nurture: Nature Always Wins. Current Tank Info: 12 gallon Aquapod reef with LED's, multiple nano's at work.