What is the best way to ship bubble tip anemones??

[mochaclownlover]

I've heard of a few methods of shipping them but, i'm not sure what the best way is. can someone help me out?

 

[Shep]

Not really sure, [HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG] might know better than I.

 

[4FordFamily]

Same as a fish but with a bit more water, IMO. Two day shipping usually suffices for them as well. Make sure the bag is held in one place so the anemone doesn't get stuck in an area that subjects it to a lot of air. In short you don't want it moving a lot. Add live fish stickers and what not

 

[hybridazn]

Ship like a fish, lots of water. I also suggest putting it inside a plastic cup so it doesnt move around and less likely to get smashed in the bag.

 

[mochaclownlover]

Thanks do any of you guys know where to get oxygen??(first time shipping)

 

[hybridazn]

Just hold the bag open and quickly grab the top of the bag amd twist. That will trap enough to fill the bag. It might take a couple tries depending on the bag size but you'll get it haha

 

[mochaclownlover]

Oh, i thought you meant the oxygen tanks the whole salers have. Thank you for clearing that up

 

[evolved]

I bet @Trex would have some good ideas

 

[Trex]

Actually, I have never shipped any anemones --- but have had plenty shipped to me.

While weight is going to be a cost concern, the more water the better*. Would use at least 3 bags, with alternating the openings. Meaning, first bag opens up, second opens down, third opens up. Should help keep water in the bags if the box ends up upside down.
Put the bag in a styrofoam box (( within a cardboard box )) with lots of packing peanuts to keep the bag upright. Might want to line the styrofoam box with plastic.
Use appropriate cold/hot packs.
Would go for overnight shipping.

* --- While I have never received an anemone shipped this way, I have heard of shipping them "dry". Basically no water, just a sponge or towel to keep them moist. The idea is that there is less water left inside the anemone to foul. Not sure of the track record, but can understand the thoughts behind it.


ETA --- sorry for the late reply -- just put the house on the market and have been spending time getting the place ready.

 

[mochaclownlover]

Thank you for the help Trex. Forgot about the hot and cold packs, don't want to forget to put the cold pack in when the box leaves my home state.(Florida)

 

[Swip]

We ship them in a 1 litre plastic bucket thats complety filled with water. In my experience the oxygen in the water is enough and that way there is no splashing around.

 

[Bryce Peterson]

I got my first rbt from Petco. They put it in a bag with no water and told me anemones need to ship dry so they won't poison themselves. It didn't survive the 1 hour trip home. Petco wouldn't warrenty it.