-E- Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 What is a cheap safe way to pickup a coral (or a fish), hold it for about 12 hours overnight, then deliver and transfer to new tank? Should I be concerned about heating, lighting, water flow, aeration...etc? Link to comment
-E- Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thinking of just a glass jar with a small heater at night, then I could screw the lid on for transport in the morning. Link to comment
Astinus Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 For a Fish, I would imagine some sort of aeration. (Air stone) Not sure on Coral.. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Fish and corals get shipped all the time. With a coral, put in a bag with enough water, tightly tie and put in a cooler or something that will keep the temp stable. Same with fish, but getting some o2 in the bag I think is important and you will need more water than you'll need with the coral. Link to comment
-E- Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 With a coral, put in a bag with enough water, tightly tie and put in a cooler or something that will keep the temp stable. So, I could just keep the frag in an insulated travel mug overnight? Won't it get too cold? Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 So, I could just keep the frag in an insulated travel mug overnight? Won't it get too cold? Well, where are you planning on keeping it and what would the temp be? And what kind of coral? Insulated travel mugs have a hole in the top so aren't so good for insulating long term. You also want to make sure there is no residue in the cup from say a dishwasher or whatever. Link to comment
-E- Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 Just keep it on kitchen counter. Overnight lows in my area drop to 60. Link to comment
-E- Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 I have a glass jar. I'll just get a small heater. Rather be safe than cheap. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I wouldn't expect your house would get that low. I think it would be fine. Link to comment
-E- Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Yeah... then I remembered an insulated mug might be to skinny for my hand to reach the bottom. Wouldn't want to damage a frag while reaching for the base. The jar has a wide mouth. Link to comment
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