Shipping weight

tj w · Jan 6, 2016

When u guys order fish online, how much do the boxes weigh typically. I know it depends on the size of the fish. I have a 5" emperor angel and 5 lyretail anthias being delivered tomorrow and the tracking info says the box weighs only 2 lbs. Definitely doesnt sound right to me. A few weeks ago i got two fish in and the box weighed 20 lbs. Interested in hearing your experiences. Thanks

TheEngineer · Jan 6, 2016

Sounds light. 20lbs sounds high.

A 5" fish will be in a 12"x12"x12" box right? At least. The box and packaging should be around 2 lbs.

tj w · Jan 6, 2016

Yes 20 lbs is high. Nyaquatics packs a lot ofwater with their fish. This order is coming from 3to5 aquatics. Its my first order so we'll see how it goes.

evolved · Jan 7, 2016

A lot of times that weight you're quoting was the guesstimate before the label was printed. The actual weight will be different.

ATB USA · Jan 7, 2016

1.2 gallon of water would be 4lbs. Some places use more water in their bags and some use less. @LiveAquaria seems to use more and packs better then most.

tj w · Jan 7, 2016

ATB USA said:
1.2 gallon of water would be 4lbs. Some places use more water in their bags and some use less. @LiveAquaria seems to use more and packs better then most.

Doesnt a gallon of water water 8 lbs? Just thought i'd ask. Yes the label was wrong. It came in this morning and weighed 30 lbs.