How long will zoos live in shipping bags? (been at depot since the 6th)

OCDP · 10/10/2006, 12:45 PM

Hmm, just trying to get an idea of what to expect when I get home haha.

I had zoos shipped to me , that have been stuck at the depot since the 6th. They are packed professionally and there has been no leaks (someone picked the order up for me and dropped it off home)

Do you think the zoos are done for? He said there was a bad smell, but that's not to say they are dead. He couldn't get a peek at the zoos over the phone so I am just waiting to see...

Just trying to get an idea of what to expect

OCAquatic · 10/10/2006, 01:58 PM

I'd say they have a 30% chance of making it if it were packed well.

OCDP · 10/10/2006, 02:01 PM

Well, it's my understanding that the water is clear, but it's smelly.

I think there's some hope... I'll know for sure in a couple hours I guess heh....

Thanks for the post.

Patwa · 10/10/2006, 03:02 PM

eek!...yah man...I was watching the thread over at canreef......that's some bad luck there with the greyhound depot issues....

i've never shipped with Greyhound....and now, FOR SURE, i'll never ship with them!

bad smell = bad things (from my experience)

g'luck! acclimate like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zach

OCDP · 10/10/2006, 03:34 PM

Hey Patwa,

Yeah, definitely all greyhound's fault for moving the package to the other depot... man oh man.

I think the bad smell came from a leak. Even if it's only a frag or two lost, then that's OK considering.

I guess I'll soon find out jjust how bad it is when I get home.

Angela Short · 10/11/2006, 12:45 AM

How are they?

OCDP · 10/11/2006, 08:57 AM

They aren't too bad! Some are really skinny and stressed it seems while others look OK, fat polyps.. but they all have a protective film around them, which I was given instructions on how to remove...

Crossing my fingers

FLricordia · 10/12/2006, 05:10 AM

Hope they are OK. Next time ask to have them shipped DRY METHOD-in bag and wrapped with seawater moisted paper towels. I've never lost one yet and placed a single polyp in the garage test boxed for shipping during high temps here in FL, forgot about it for 4 days, put it back in tank and it is doing fantastic to this day.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-11/eb/index.php

Mr. Ugly · 10/12/2006, 07:38 AM

I've shipped that way 2 day priority from Ca to NY with temps in the 90's at the destination. Did very well.

10/10/2006, 12:45 PM	#1
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,762	How long will zoos live in shipping bags? (been at depot since the 6th) Hmm, just trying to get an idea of what to expect when I get home haha. I had zoos shipped to me , that have been stuck at the depot since the 6th. They are packed professionally and there has been no leaks (someone picked the order up for me and dropped it off home) Do you think the zoos are done for? He said there was a bad smell, but that's not to say they are dead. He couldn't get a peek at the zoos over the phone so I am just waiting to see... Just trying to get an idea of what to expect __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

10/10/2006, 02:01 PM	#3
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,762	Well, it's my understanding that the water is clear, but it's smelly. I think there's some hope... I'll know for sure in a couple hours I guess heh.... Thanks for the post. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

10/10/2006, 03:02 PM	#4
Patwa Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 446	eek!...yah man...I was watching the thread over at canreef......that's some bad luck there with the greyhound depot issues.... i've never shipped with Greyhound....and now, FOR SURE, i'll never ship with them! bad smell = bad things (from my experience) g'luck! acclimate like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Zach __________________ 90gal cube in the works...

10/10/2006, 03:34 PM	#5
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,762	Hey Patwa, Yeah, definitely all greyhound's fault for moving the package to the other depot... man oh man. I think the bad smell came from a leak. Even if it's only a frag or two lost, then that's OK considering. I guess I'll soon find out jjust how bad it is when I get home. __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

10/11/2006, 12:45 AM	#6
Angela Short Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Franklin TN Posts: 4,010	How are they? __________________ I wish krogers sold corals so I could hide my habit in the grocery bill Don't judge me because I can't spell. I use my brain space for more important things, like thinking of a fancy user name Current Tank Info: Small FW tank :)

10/10/2006, 01:58 PM	#2
OCAquatic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntionton Beach, CA Posts: 1	I'd say they have a 30% chance of making it if it were packed well.

10/11/2006, 08:57 AM	#7
OCDP Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eh? Posts: 2,762	They aren't too bad! Some are really skinny and stressed it seems while others look OK, fat polyps.. but they all have a protective film around them, which I was given instructions on how to remove... Crossing my fingers __________________ aaaaaaaannddd.......... I'm broke. Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef / 130w Coralife PC's / Koralia, Seio PH's / AquaC Nano / AC50 /

10/12/2006, 05:10 AM	#8
FLricordia Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pensacola Posts: 538	Hope they are OK. Next time ask to have them shipped DRY METHOD-in bag and wrapped with seawater moisted paper towels. I've never lost one yet and placed a single polyp in the garage test boxed for shipping during high temps here in FL, forgot about it for 4 days, put it back in tank and it is doing fantastic to this day. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-11/eb/index.php

10/12/2006, 07:38 AM	#9
Mr. Ugly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,181	I've shipped that way 2 day priority from Ca to NY with temps in the 90's at the destination. Did very well.