How long can they live in a box?!

Starkrost · Aug 28, 2020

So coral order was shipped from California on 27-Aug-2020. UPS says they can't have it to me until 31-Aug-2020. Will they be dead? ;Sorry

Kryptonian · Aug 28, 2020

All going to depend on temperatures sending and receiving. If that was me down in Texas with 103 outside, probably no chance whatsoever.. Springfield is around 86 so dunno. Just gonna depend on where they're storing the box between the 27th and 31st.

I've heard of corals making it 5-6 days in transit as long as temperature doesn't get out of control.

Starkrost · Aug 28, 2020

They're currently stuck in Cleveland. It's not supposed to go above 80 in either Cleveland or Michigan this weekend. Is there any hope?

Kryptonian · Aug 28, 2020

Starkrost said:
They're currently stuck in Cleveland. It's not supposed to go above 80 in either Cleveland or Michigan this weekend. Is there any hope?

Yes, there's definitely hope. Lots of much worse places it could be stuck. Places that are 75-80 outside are kinda best case scenario.

Starkrost · Aug 28, 2020

Thanks. That's really comforting. The whole thing still sucks.

Kryptonian · Aug 28, 2020

Starkrost said:
Thanks. That's really comforting. The whole thing still sucks.

I feel you there. Had a big misbar Red Sea Regal delivered yesterday (about 30 hours late). Was sooo worried as no DOA policy with shipping delays and I really wanted the little guy to be ok. Luckily he's doing really well.

Good luck to you! hope everything arrives in good shape.

Starkrost · Aug 31, 2020

They arrived this morning and they’re all ALIVE!

Kryptonian · Aug 31, 2020

That's awesome! Happy for you!

ButteMTDIY · Aug 31, 2020

Kryptonian said:
Yes, there's definitely hope. Lots of much worse places it could be stuck. Places that are 75-80 outside are kinda best case scenario.

I gotta respectfully disagree. Being stuck in Cleveland is horrible for anything, even corals. Go Browns!