Frag shipping question

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Recently I have had some problems shipping corals. I ship via USPS P-mail and I've had a bunch of detached frags. They have been glued up for weeks before shipping.

What are some tricks to help with them breaking off. They are soft corals, btw.

My LFS will put another bag around mushrooms inside the shipping bag. Do you think that would help or hurt?

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I have started using cut up fish bags inside of shipping bags to use as a cushion. They are little plastic sleeves.

[firebirdbandit]

Frags can sometimes take a few months to really attach good to a frag. The best way to ship them is to take a small block of styrophoam and stick the plug in there. This way the frag will float in the bag and its much better to ship it this way.

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10096280#post10096280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by firebirdbandit
Frags can sometimes take a few months to really attach good to a frag. The best way to ship them is to take a small block of styrophoam and stick the plug in there. This way the frag will float in the bag and its much better to ship it this way.

That a good idea! I'll try that....thanks!!