Could fish (both saltwater and freshwater) survive a 48 hr trip in a bag by car? I am at an lfs far from home and shortening the trip is not preferable. The LFS said they can guarantee a 24 hrs trip but they did not say anything about 48 hrs. What about clean up crew could they survive the trip too? I am away from my tanks for a month right now but the sitter is doing a good job. I would like to take some fish or inverts home however is there any way this is possible or should I just forget it?
48hr shipping possible with fish?
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Billldg
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The amount of possible ammonia build up in 48 hours will likely kill anything. Is it possible, maybe, but if they survive it would be more out of luck than anything else. Sorry.
eatbreakfast
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As long as the bag stays sealed ammonia isn't an issue.
Temp and oxygen are the biggest issues.
Depending on the species, they may be ok, or they may struggle.
The freshwater fish are more likely to handle it.
Temp and oxygen are the biggest issues.
Depending on the species, they may be ok, or they may struggle.
The freshwater fish are more likely to handle it.
eatbreakfast
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Freshwater holds more O2 than saltwater.
I've had fish survive 3 day shipments. Many international shipments of fish go 48 hours. You'll have some losses, but yes, in principle it is possible.
Acclimate carefully though, the water will turn toxic quickly upon opening.
Acclimate carefully though, the water will turn toxic quickly upon opening.
Qasimja
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last month i had a naso tang and chocolate tang get delayed by ups arrived a day later they sat in the box for close to 48 hours but were still alive i really believe they could have survived another day in that box they were not stressed at all
yeah I wouldn't so much do the bad method but since you be traveling with the fish why not set up a temp travel tank....
Battery operated air stone... some fresh saltwater for water changes when amonia builds....
Trying to figure out water to do.for water temp though.... anyone have an ideas?
Battery operated air stone... some fresh saltwater for water changes when amonia builds....
Trying to figure out water to do.for water temp though.... anyone have an ideas?
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…. and the pH of FW means ammonia exists as ammonium principally.
