Posting fish

This option has become quite popular over the last few years, however their are several things to remember.
Royal Mail only allow live fish on their Special Delivery service and it's stated that these are only for fish fry and eggs.
The reason for this was to cash in on fish farms in the UK which used to post eggs and fry between each other and around the world.

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Bees, Leeches, Pupae and Chrysalides, Caterpillars, Lugworms, Rag worms, Earthworms, Maggots, Silkworms, Fish fry and Fish eggs, Mealworms, Crickets, certain Parasites and destroyers of Noxious Pests, and some other insects sent between recognised institutions are allowed. You must use boxes that protect both the creatures and Royal Mail staff from harm. Use First Class as the minimum service and clearly label the package as "URGENT - LIVING CREATURES". Mark the sender's name and address on the outer wrapping.

(From Royal Mail)

So anyone posting young fish and eggs your legally fine to do so.

Packaging Fish

Please when packaging fish follow the instructions:-

1. Place enough eater in a bag to cover the fish fully.
2. Only place 1 fish to a bag or up to 4 fry.
3. Add a small drop of Ammo-lock to each bag.
4. Or add pure oxygen. Never add both ammo-lock and oxygen!
5. Tigh the bag tightly.
6. Double bag each to reduce any chance of leakage.
7. Place the bag or bags in a polystyrene box allowing for extra space to allow for extra insulation.
8. If the weather in looking not ideal to post, then add a 24-48 hour heat pack. Add extra insulation.

If the buyer is collecting the fish, then they are responsible for transporting them home safely.

Acclimatising new fish

This is very important to follow as shipping fish is quite stressfull and the better we can acclimatise the less of a chance of any resulting problems.

• Upon arrival carefully remove bags from their packaging
• Float the bags on the surface of your aquarium (switch any lights off).
• After 20 minutes open the bags, then spend 5-10 minutes mixing small amounts of aquarium water into the bags before letting them swim free.
• Wait a couple of hours before switching the lights back on, this will allow them to settle in. Keeping them as stress free as possible.

This is only a guide line as some fish will take much longer to acclimatise. Always ask the seller if you are unsure of the species.