The Dantums I won via a gift certificate donated by David at Angelfish USA arrived today.
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Opening the styrofoam lined box
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The heat packs were nice and warm. Our overnight temperatures were in the 20's
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The temp in the box is a little cooler than I expected based on the heat pack temps
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And here are the 4 little Dantums, looking to be in good condition as they're getting lowered into the tank in their shipping bag to warm up
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WooHooooo! Now you're cooking, Pauline! Christmas all over again!
Thanx, Pauline.....the heat packs did their job nicely, for only two.....holding the 70's is excellent.....those must have been the 72hr packs....
The Dantums look great.....it's good to hear that all went well.....that was two day shipping right??
Enjoy your new fishy friends Pauline.
Dennis
Yes Ron...it's always fun getting new fish delivered. ;D
Jon...Shipping was overnight with guaranteed delivery by 10:30 a.m.
Here are three of the four little pre-dimes turned loose in their QT tank. This group has nice long ventral fins. The Dantums of this size that I got last year had short ventrals but they grew out nicely.
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Nice......no albino this time??
Overnight.....two heat packs, about right.....I'll be using likely 4 on Tuesday.... ;D ...but it's headed to warmer from colder, not warmer to colder.....LOL
Yes, they're albinos, pure white with red eyes. I just don't have lights on in their part of the room yet. Plus no flash either as I don't want to spook them.
Quote from: PaulineMi on January 16, 2015, 11:04:12 AM
Yes, they're albinos, pure white with red eyes. I just don't have lights on in their part of the room yet. Plus no flash either as I don't want to spook them.
Cool...... ;D..grow em big and strong "like bull".... ;D
How cute they are Pauline. I hope to have some Dantums someday. A tank with just them, like you have. I have also decided I want another tank of Australian Rainbowfish like I had for years. They are so beautiful in a planted tank.
Barb
Those are very nice Pauline. Best wishes with them. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Very cool Pauline. Do you have other dantums?
Pauline, I have a question about the shiping. It looked like the box was more filler than fish, am I wrong. What were the inside dimensions of the box? Sorry that these are strange questions, but your answer will help me.
Thanks Barb and Willie. :) I will enjoy raising these guys Dennis.
Liz, the inside dimensions are 8x8x8.
Quote from: JC on January 16, 2015, 02:53:59 PM
Very cool Pauline. Do you have other dantums?
Yes I do JC.....they were the same size as these new ones when I got them.
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Nice angels Pauline, I like the way you photographed the package. It was like we all got to open it with you. ;D
Quote from: b125killer on January 16, 2015, 11:33:28 PM
Nice angels Pauline, I like the way you photographed the package. It was like we all got to open it with you. ;D
+1 ;D
Quote from: b125killer on January 16, 2015, 11:33:28 PM
Nice angels Pauline, I like the way you photographed the package. It was like we all got to open it with you. ;D
Thanks Scott. The details pertaining to the box opening was done at the request of our Forum Meister, Jon. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: PaulineMi on January 17, 2015, 08:23:18 AM
Quote from: b125killer on January 16, 2015, 11:33:28 PM
Nice angels Pauline, I like the way you photographed the package. It was like we all got to open it with you. ;D
Thanks Scott. The details pertaining to the box opening was done at the request of our Forum Meister, Jon. ;D ;D ;D
;D....and thank you... ;D the more methods you can see, the more you learn. I've received boxes from them before...but was curious how they handled the pretty cold weather......it seems what they do overnight wouldn't hold up for 2-3 day shipping tho......IMHO.....more heat packs, under the bags, as well as the two taped to the lid would be needed.....just my observation....anyone else comment??....
Quote from: Mugwump on January 17, 2015, 08:38:02 AM
....anyone else comment??....
I agree with you completely Jon. Anyone
should be able to pack an over-night box. The trick is getting them there using affordable 2-3 day shipping. I always like to see how other folks pack their boxes, but I think in the end, everyone develops their own style and what they are comfortable with. I probably spent 6 or 8 years refining my boxes until I got them just where I wanted them.
Dennis
The heat packs were covered with folded paper towels.
Do they also have non albino dantums?
Quote from: JC on January 17, 2015, 04:03:47 PM
Do they also have non albino dantums?
Yes, they do.....David, and Carol, have already crossed them out.....and still no 'mystery meat' identification as to what they are genetically......could be a lot of hoo bob over nothing special....who knows..??
Quote from: BallAquatics on January 17, 2015, 10:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mugwump on January 17, 2015, 08:38:02 AM
....anyone else comment??....
I agree with you completely Jon. Anyone should be able to pack an over-night box. The trick is getting them there using affordable 2-3 day shipping. I always like to see how other folks pack their boxes, but I think in the end, everyone develops their own style and what they are comfortable with. I probably spent 6 or 8 years refining my boxes until I got them just where I wanted them.
Dennis
I asked because I want to ship fish the affordable way. I needed to know the size of the box and how much air/packing was in the box. My thinking is that a small styo like my little Hansie boxes that has room for 2 adult Anglefish in warm water and a single 72 hr heat pack will keep the fish warm for 3 days max. Barb agrees but she's no expert when it comes to shiping. I think that my Hansie box can do it, but I don't know for sure. and am afraid to experiment on an excellent pair.
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 17, 2015, 04:13:19 PM
Quote from: BallAquatics on January 17, 2015, 10:15:57 AM
Quote from: Mugwump on January 17, 2015, 08:38:02 AM
....anyone else comment??....
I agree with you completely Jon. Anyone should be able to pack an over-night box. The trick is getting them there using affordable 2-3 day shipping. I always like to see how other folks pack their boxes, but I think in the end, everyone develops their own style and what they are comfortable with. I probably spent 6 or 8 years refining my boxes until I got them just where I wanted them.
Dennis
I asked because I want to ship fish the affordable way. I needed to know the size of the box and how much air/packing was in the box. My thinking is that a small styo like my little Hansie boxes that has room for 2 adult Anglefish in warm water and a single 72 hr heat pack will keep the fish warm for 3 days max. Barb agrees but she's no expert when it comes to shiping. I think that my Hansie box can do it, but I don't know for sure. and am afraid to experiment on an excellent pair.
pack a box and put it outside for three days in a shady spot.....then check the temps....Hansie has some nice boxes, but I'm not sure they were intended for severe winter shipping....??
do a test....your temps are mild with cool evenings, you'll get an idea anyway.....
How obvious a test. I didn't even think of it. It sure 'nuf won't be this weekend. It is warm and clear and glorious today and will stay that way for several days. When it turns wickedly cold again I'll do the test. Thanks, Mugs.
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 17, 2015, 04:50:13 PM
How obvious a test. I didn't even think of it. It sure 'nuf won't be this weekend. It is warm and clear and glorious today and will stay that way for several days. When it turns wickedly cold again I'll do the test. Thanks, Mugs.
Put it in the fridge or freezer...
That's a great idea, Ron. I'll put a Hasnie box in the fridge with one heat pack for three days. Thank you, thank you, thank you :-*
What is a hansie box??
Discus Hans has special boxes that he uses for shipping....Liz has gotten a few to use too..
I think the best box I ever saw was one I got from a German freshwater shrimp breeder. He sent me some Orange Eyed Blue Tiger shrimp that were in transit for 14 days counting the time they took to get through customs. The shrimp arrived in excellent condition.
His box was a small medical supply insulated box. It was similar to those boxes that Omaha Steaks uses to ship their beef in. Very sturdy one-piece styro-foam with a tight fitting notched lid. The styro fit snuggly inside a cardboard box for protection. I kept the box for years but never had anything small enough to ship so it never got used.
Dennis
Quote from: LizStreithorst on January 17, 2015, 06:52:11 PM
That's a great idea, Ron. I'll put a Hasnie box in the fridge with one heat pack for three days. Thank you, thank you, thank you :-*
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