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Need advice! First frag fest
Last Post 11/12/2008 09:49 PM by Sea Star. 4 Replies.
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Sea Star
Des Moines area
Posts/Points: 49/81
11/11/2008 08:19 PM
Hey everybody,
I need some advice.What do I need to take with me to bring corals back home in? A styrofoam cooler?Do I need heat packs? If so where do I get them. I'm such a dummy. Freshwater wasn't this critical about temps. May be several hours there and 3 hours drive.
Thanks!
kyle c.
glaspie69
Posts/Points: 1017/1845
11/11/2008 08:25 PM
I would use a good sealing cooler, something that will keep the air in. Heatpacks aren't a bad idea, I'm not sure if you can find actual heat packs local usually you have to order them online. You might be able to get hand warmers.
Sea Star
Des Moines area
Posts/Points: 49/81
11/11/2008 08:31 PM
They sell handwarmer packs at Menard's here. I'll get a few to have on hand. Thanks!
Kyle
kyle c.
slovan
52577
Posts/Points: 915/1105
11/12/2008 10:37 AM
Don't forget to bring a lot of cash!
In all honesty, your corals will be fine in the cooler. A heat pack is nice but not necessary. Even at this time of year, I still ship corals overnight w/o a heatpack. Corals do better in cool weather vs. warm.
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Sea Star
Des Moines area
Posts/Points: 49/81
11/12/2008 09:49 PM
Thanks for the tips. :-)
kyle c.
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