Shipping fish problem

[Ssdlm5]

Just a quick question. I have a relative that is into this hobby also and I would like to send him a fish overnight.


The problem is, how should I insulate the bag?


I read online to fill the bag with 1/3 water and 2/3 air. Also never blow into the bag.


How should I go along doing this? Can I put Co2 in there? Can I just use my Co2 tank from my Ca reactor to fill up the bag with air?

 

[prattreef]

CO2 is is the exact opposite of what you want to fill the bag with and why you don't want to blow into the bag. You need a tank of O2 (oxygen). Many fish shops will do this for you if you ask nicely --try the one you are buying the fish from. You will also need an insulated styrofoam box and a 24hr. heat back. Since you seem to have no experience with this, why don't you consider buying a fish from a vendor who knows how to do this, or buying one over the phone from a shop local to your relative and just have them pick it up.

 

[TOTAL AQUARIUMS]

If O2 isn't available you can use a larger bag than you normally would with the same amount of water and more air.

Also, where is your relative? Domestic isn't a problem but out of country will require permits.