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Live stock transportation

Discussion in '2013' started by ScubaMan, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. Mar 21, 2013 #1
    ScubaMan

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    Coming to spring fest from the qc area. I am planning on buying some live stock. What suggestions do you have for purchasing storing and traveling with it. a example, do I buy it, will suppliers hold it until end of show? I was planning on bringing a cooler to maintain temperature, but I am concerned that I do not know what I do not know. I would like any suggestion you have. At the end of the show, I will drop my son off at ISU then head straight home. Thanks ahead of time. Should I limit my purchase to coral only or is there a way to secure fish as well?
     
  2. Mar 21, 2013 #2
    mthomp

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    Most just bring a cooler. Some vendors will hold your purchases but be careful because sometimes people forget To goback and pick them up
     
  3. Mar 22, 2013 #3
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    You should be fine.

    Frags are shipped all over the country, in bags for almost a day at a time.

    Keep the temp stable with a small cooler and you should be fine.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2013 #4
    Shayna

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    Yep, I've hauled corals back from distances much farther than that with no issue.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2013 #5
    ScubaMan

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    Thanks, thoughts on fish?
     
  6. Mar 22, 2013 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Unless they have bottled oxygen, 6-8 hours. If they do have O2, 24-36 hours
     
  7. Mar 22, 2013 #7
    ScubaMan

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    Thanks I hope to buy fish as well. I think my turn around time will be 4 hours as the most.
     
  8. Sep 11, 2013 #8
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