sps corals delayed in shipping, 24->48 hours? will anything survive?

redhanded77 · 04/21/2009, 10:12 PM

just had a quick question for those of you experienced in shipping. my i ordered some LPS, clams and SPS and it was supposed to be setup for overnight delivery, but for some reason, i checked tracking and it is now delayed to the next day. is there still hope that the corals will survive?

any info is appreciated, thanks

douglam · 04/21/2009, 10:20 PM

if they remain at the appropriate temp they should be fine. but too much temp fluctuation and you could open some stinky bags

waynem · 04/21/2009, 10:36 PM

The LPS and SPS should be fine, unless like doug said some major temp swings. No experience with claims but would think they are even stronger as they can sort of shut up shop.

ludnix · 04/21/2009, 11:23 PM

I took some SPS back with me on vacation in a cardboard / styrofoam box like used in shipping. They were in there for 48 hours and made it fine, but the box was in my car or in the hotel the whole time. If it was left out on a loading dock for a couple hours I wouldn't know what the results could be.

redhanded77 · 04/22/2009, 12:39 AM

thanks for all the replies. i have good news. UPS ended making a very late delivery and their reschedule was part of an automated system. everything looks to be good. thanks!

Creade · 04/22/2009, 05:05 AM

I hope a very late delivery doesnt mean the time you posted this?!
Thats crazy!

04/21/2009, 10:12 PM	#1
redhanded77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pacific ocean Posts: 413	sps corals delayed in shipping, 24->48 hours? will anything survive? just had a quick question for those of you experienced in shipping. my i ordered some LPS, clams and SPS and it was supposed to be setup for overnight delivery, but for some reason, i checked tracking and it is now delayed to the next day. is there still hope that the corals will survive? any info is appreciated, thanks

04/21/2009, 11:23 PM	#4
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	I took some SPS back with me on vacation in a cardboard / styrofoam box like used in shipping. They were in there for 48 hours and made it fine, but the box was in my car or in the hotel the whole time. If it was left out on a loading dock for a couple hours I wouldn't know what the results could be. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

04/21/2009, 10:20 PM	#2
douglam Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 867	if they remain at the appropriate temp they should be fine. but too much temp fluctuation and you could open some stinky bags

04/21/2009, 10:36 PM	#3
waynem Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: What day? , what time? hmm I might have been. Posts: 435	The LPS and SPS should be fine, unless like doug said some major temp swings. No experience with claims but would think they are even stronger as they can sort of shut up shop.

04/22/2009, 12:39 AM	#5
redhanded77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: pacific ocean Posts: 413	thanks for all the replies. i have good news. UPS ended making a very late delivery and their reschedule was part of an automated system. everything looks to be good. thanks!

04/22/2009, 05:05 AM	#6
Creade Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin Posts: 1,186	I hope a very late delivery doesnt mean the time you posted this?! Thats crazy!