Shipping Coral on the Cheap!

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So today I shipped out some coral to Cosmo for free, he only needed to pay shipping. The goal was to keep everything cheap (from packing to shipping).

    I found a small container at Target for 1.90 to ship the Green Birds Nest in, I just used a small ziplock bag to ship Zoas.

    I decided to use USPS for the carrier ( 2 day - $5.45 / Overnight - $20.05 )

    Shipping Tips:
    Box - Less than 12" in any direction (Small Amazon Box)
    Packing Foam
    HOLD AT FACILITY (The holding facility is normally heated or kept 80F or below)


    Glue GBN to lid
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    Fill container inside tank to prevent air bubbles
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    Put Zoas in small ziplock baggie:
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    Zip-tie bag shut:
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    Fill ziplock bag with packing foam and ziplock bag with Zoas:
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    Tape everything down to bottom of the box:
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    (Fill box with packing peanuts)

    You are good to go!
    Enjoy!
     
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2012
    Biocube, Aug 20, 2012
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  2. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Smart diy like usual out of you Biocube. Great job protecting the coral!
     
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  3. Brownie

    Brownie Flamingo Tongue

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    I can't wait to see Cosmo's reply with pics as to when he gets the pics.
     
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Chris hasn't sent me corals like this... I disbelieve.
     
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  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    wow...nice job. : )
     
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  6. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Awesome 8)
     
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks :)

    Cosmo, I too can't wait to see your pics!

    Send me your address, ill send ya something REALLY nice! ;)

    Thanks :)

    Thanks :)
     
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  8. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Looks awesome, Chris, TIA. Wasn't expecting the birdsnest to be that big at all;)

    as far as the pictures, should've thrown that fancy new camera in there for me too.;) jk

    I'll try to get pic's up tomorrow night, its my moms bday, so gonna be busy traveling around after gettnig these guys in the tank.

    Anyways thanks again!
     
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  9. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    They arrived safe and sound;)
    No issues, no leaks, and the GBNs polyps were open in the container and the zoas opened about 2 minutes in the tank!
    Thanks again Chris! Much appreciated!
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  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    In the tank
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    Looking good for 2 minutes in the tank! Job well done Chris:)
    Zoas look alot better than the iPhone is showing, please refer to biocubes threa to see how awesome they actually look!
     
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