InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Marine Depot Forumshttp://forum.marinedepot.com/forums@marinedepot.comSat, 07 Nov 2009 18:43:18 GMT20http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic49762-13-1.aspxThe Kordon bags are very nice... but a regular bag will be fine for anemones shipped less than 18 hours in transit.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:12:33 GMTAnthony Calfohttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic49762-13-1.aspxGreat info. Thanks!</P><P>Would you recommend the 'dry' method using a 'normal' bag or shipping wet with a kordon bag? Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:13:14 GMTWoodstockhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic49762-13-1.aspxdry shipping is better when the anemones will be in extended transit (over 12 hours) and stable temps can be insured (very thick solid styros... sealed lids, heat/ice packs as needed, etc</P><P>Else, if you can deliver your anemones in less than 12 hours, the water in the bag is an advantage for temperature stability</P><P>Disturb anemones with a gloved hand or turkey baster to make them retract most of their water form the tentacles... you can finish the rest i a bowl outside o the aquarium (no water for a few minutes)</P><P>Removal of anemones is easy (see threads in Fav links sticky atop this forum about rubble troughs and better - using plastic carpeting to line the tanks)</P><P>20 per box is easy and safe this way... see a local plastic bag mfg that will give you custom sized bags for the boxes you will use. Use tall bags for air fill/padding inside the box during transit to prevent the bags from moving around in general/crushing, etcSun, 29 Oct 2006 20:06:32 GMTAnthony Calfohttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic49762-13-1.aspxIn a presentation by Anthony he mentioned that Dry Shipping Anemones was better than the more traditional shipping in a bag of water. The theory is that if the anemone is in water it will expel its waste and pollute it water. This adds even more stress to the animal, and reduces it chances at arriving healthy It was suggested that shipping then anemone dry would force the anemone to ball up, keep its waste in and as a result it would have a better survival rate.<br><br>Assuming that is true, how do we accomplish this? do we grab the Anemone out of the tank, drop him in the bag, seal it with a bunch of air and toss him in a temperature controlled box? Seeing they are just little bags of water, I would assume they would stay moist for the duration of the trip. Is it a good idea to mist the bag, to add moisture?<br><br>What do you think? <br><br>I am working on my business plan, and shipping is something that I just can not get out of my mind. <br><br>how many can I get in a box? Can I stack them? how about double decker box with a Styrofoam shelf? If I can get 20 per box, that would be perfect for shipping to a wholesaler, 5 to a retailer?<br><br>This is just one set of the million questions that wake me up at 5am every morning. <br><br>Dare to dream!!!!<br><br><br><br>Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:01:24 GMTWarDaddy