How to ship Chaeto ?

robertnb64 · 02/12/2004, 07:55 PM

As the title says, How do you ship chaeto?

I was thinking of putting some in a zip lock bag wrapped in wet newspaper and a small amount fo water, then double bag it in a small box.

Can it be shipped USPS Priority mail (2 day).

reefmarker · 02/12/2004, 08:48 PM

Exactly. Use papper towels instead of newspaper. Newspaper can disolve into this yuck that gets everywhere.

This time of year it will be too cold to most locations though. In the warmer times you can ship it regular first class mail.

billsreef · 02/12/2004, 11:51 PM

I just pack in a bag with only whatever water is clinging to it. So long as it is well sealed and remains damp it will be fine. Insulated box and heat packs are a must this time of year. I also wouldn't advise using anything less than overnight service to avoid freezing it. BTW priority mail is not a guaranteed service and can often take 3 days to week for delivery, even to close by areas.

robertnb64 · 02/13/2004, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the info

02/12/2004, 07:55 PM	#1
robertnb64 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 397	How to ship Chaeto ? As the title says, How do you ship chaeto? I was thinking of putting some in a zip lock bag wrapped in wet newspaper and a small amount fo water, then double bag it in a small box. Can it be shipped USPS Priority mail (2 day). __________________ Parenthood.......On the job training. Current Tank Info: 125 g reef. 6" DSB, 125#LR, sump/skimmer,refugium w/chaeto.

02/12/2004, 11:51 PM	#3
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	I just pack in a bag with only whatever water is clinging to it. So long as it is well sealed and remains damp it will be fine. Insulated box and heat packs are a must this time of year. I also wouldn't advise using anything less than overnight service to avoid freezing it. BTW priority mail is not a guaranteed service and can often take 3 days to week for delivery, even to close by areas. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

02/13/2004, 10:54 AM	#4
robertnb64 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 397	Thanks for the info __________________ Parenthood.......On the job training. Current Tank Info: 125 g reef. 6" DSB, 125#LR, sump/skimmer,refugium w/chaeto.

02/12/2004, 08:48 PM	#2
reefmarker Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 521	Exactly. Use papper towels instead of newspaper. Newspaper can disolve into this yuck that gets everywhere. This time of year it will be too cold to most locations though. In the warmer times you can ship it regular first class mail.