Just wanted to drop another comment to say a big thank you to Alex for his decades of experience and the endless help that he has provided to countless numbers of hobbyists over the years.
You are very kind. Thank you for the incredibly generous comment haha. I appreciate it greatly though. Thanks for your support and for being a part of this community!
The US mail usually sends weekly flyers, which is great packing material. If you live in an apartment complex and know what day the flyers come out, put out a box that says "Unwanted Flyers go here". Your neighbors will love you, and you will have all the flyers you'll ever need!
Yeah! Tuesdays we get similar "junk mail" but it's now only 5 or 10 sheets surprisingly. I think things are going digital more often these days. But I should find a complex or housing development nearby and figure out the day they get those mailers
Thank you, this is awesome! An additional tip for anyone shipping snails - they do well wrapped in damp paper towels in a small container with a few holes in the top. Most need access to air so a breather bag won’t work, and I’ve found that their shells are less likely to be damaged in transit when packed this way.
Very nice, step by step and the reasons why. Your packing system is actually better than my southern state major supplier. I've never had an issue with their system for plants, I'm confident your customers will have no issues with your stock👍
Thanks. I've tried a lot of different ways over the years, but this system seems to work well for me and yet not breaking the bank with wasted materials and or using Styrofoam or non-decomposting materials
Great information alex very thorough and on point. I sent an order that’s supposed to be arriving in New Jersey today from Michigan, I should have checked the weather in it’s a hot one there today..🙏I hope they make it!
Right on... those templock padded/bubble wrap mailers are great for plants...I shipped some plants in the small box that way...I'm curious how they'll arrive to folks honestly...but if it works, then it's a very easy way to do it for only 10 bucks shipping and about 4 bucks in supplies
Im thinking about starting to ship and work in an apartment building so I get unlimited packing material. I just need to figure out and practice shipping.
I know this a older video but would you still recommend sending hornwart in that same way ? I see alot of videos where they don't have much air ! I'll probably put paper towel wet but was wondering about the air part ? Send something to a friend for first time Nebraska to Wisconsin ha ha trying shrimp and a few fish in same box lol got 90 something heat packs waiting on bags fun learning experience!
So i still do it this way, but its never a bad idea to fully submerged a plant in water...its just that some post office screeners will flag certain things if they sense liquid over 3.5 ounces ( i think is the amount.) But if it has a live fish/live animal sticker then that may save you the hassle. Also you could just put the hornwart and shrimp in the same bag possibly too . The shrimp need something to hold onto when being shipped or theyll get stressed and even sometimes hurt one another
Thanks man that was vary helpful advice I wasn't going to put love fish because I didn't want them shaking up the box lol but I don't want any hassle so I will put live fish on it !
I putting pilo moss in as well jungle val and hornwart lol one time special box for my friend ha ha he getting the works lol he went in with me and got heat packs just waiting on the bags lol and thanks for talking fish with me 💪🏻
Id put about 5 to 7 inches of fish usually... in a small bag... and 9 to 12 inches depending on size of each fish in a larger bag. But basically enough room so each fish can have an inch of water around themselves if you put them in little cubes. You just have to worry about ammonia build up, and fish pooping/fighting ...so fast the fish for a day or two before bagging...and they should do fine
Thanks bro I know people send trio alot but this is one time deal so trying to give my buddy as many as possible I got over 80 fire red coral platys dime size and 50 guppies easy ha ha the shipment will be my shrimp iam just given him some fish and plants to ha ha ha alot to jam in box lol
I would get a yogurt container and a smaller container and just place one container in the other with air holes as needed... then use the larger container to have some shredded paper or crumpled newsprint with the smaller container inside all that...and more crumpled news print around that. I don't know how much humidity they need or what temps they can handle, but they sell that templock back stuff in wrapping paper type rolls too if that helps! If they need humidity, just put damp paper towels in the outer yogurt or Tupperware container and that should keep them in moisture without too much condensation in their container
Here or my email alexanderjwilliamson@gmail.com but at the moment I'm going to be out of shrimp for a few months while the colonies rebound from selling 300 lol
@@Fishtory 350...Wow😲 Amazing. shows that you know your stuff✌️ Perhaps once my granddaughter gets better at the hobby shed become a active team member of yours🤞 We reside in Washington State. Let us know & we'll link you our email & number. Daughter & granddaughter loves your channel ❤️
Lol i read a lot of obscure stuff...and im always thinking " ohhhh ill mention this stuff on my channel!" Then realize 99.9 % of people would think im insane ...or it's boring lol
Just wanted to drop another comment to say a big thank you to Alex for his decades of experience and the endless help that he has provided to countless numbers of hobbyists over the years.
You are very kind. Thank you for the incredibly generous comment haha. I appreciate it greatly though. Thanks for your support and for being a part of this community!
Your newspaper comment had me rofl
I would've shredded it too, just for my own personal satisfaction 😂
The US mail usually sends weekly flyers, which is great packing material. If you live in an apartment complex and know what day the flyers come out, put out a box that says "Unwanted Flyers go here". Your neighbors will love you, and you will have all the flyers you'll ever need!
Yeah! Tuesdays we get similar "junk mail" but it's now only 5 or 10 sheets surprisingly. I think things are going digital more often these days. But I should find a complex or housing development nearby and figure out the day they get those mailers
Thank you, this is awesome! An additional tip for anyone shipping snails - they do well wrapped in damp paper towels in a small container with a few holes in the top. Most need access to air so a breather bag won’t work, and I’ve found that their shells are less likely to be damaged in transit when packed this way.
Great advice! Thanks
Very nice, step by step and the reasons why. Your packing system is actually better than my southern state major supplier. I've never had an issue with their system for plants, I'm confident your customers will have no issues with your stock👍
Thanks. I've tried a lot of different ways over the years, but this system seems to work well for me and yet not breaking the bank with wasted materials and or using Styrofoam or non-decomposting materials
Bought me a vase being thinking of this for a long time .... gonna do it for the first time.....
This was really useful as a buyer. Great way to recognize well packaged livestock and plants when ordering from an individual.
Great information alex very thorough and on point. I sent an order that’s supposed to be arriving in New Jersey today from Michigan, I should have checked the weather in it’s a hot one there today..🙏I hope they make it!
Best wishes to you and your shrimptastic friends
YEAH...Great!!!! I was going to ask you to do something like this. I hate throwing out my excess plants...
Right on... those templock padded/bubble wrap mailers are great for plants...I shipped some plants in the small box that way...I'm curious how they'll arrive to folks honestly...but if it works, then it's a very easy way to do it for only 10 bucks shipping and about 4 bucks in supplies
Cool video, so excited for the shrimp!
Thank you again!
Wow, never judge a book by its cover. I did not expect that propaganda comment from a dude with pretty nails but I'm definitely subscribing now. 😅
Welcome lol
Im thinking about starting to ship and work in an apartment building so I get unlimited packing material. I just need to figure out and practice shipping.
Niiice
I know this a older video but would you still recommend sending hornwart in that same way ? I see alot of videos where they don't have much air ! I'll probably put paper towel wet but was wondering about the air part ? Send something to a friend for first time Nebraska to Wisconsin ha ha trying shrimp and a few fish in same box lol got 90 something heat packs waiting on bags fun learning experience!
So i still do it this way, but its never a bad idea to fully submerged a plant in water...its just that some post office screeners will flag certain things if they sense liquid over 3.5 ounces ( i think is the amount.) But if it has a live fish/live animal sticker then that may save you the hassle.
Also you could just put the hornwart and shrimp in the same bag possibly too . The shrimp need something to hold onto when being shipped or theyll get stressed and even sometimes hurt one another
Thanks man that was vary helpful advice I wasn't going to put love fish because I didn't want them shaking up the box lol but I don't want any hassle so I will put live fish on it !
Live lol
I putting pilo moss in as well jungle val and hornwart lol one time special box for my friend ha ha he getting the works lol he went in with me and got heat packs just waiting on the bags lol and thanks for talking fish with me 💪🏻
Awesome info! Thanks for sharing alex!
100% thanks for commenting and tuning in My frjend!
How many fish would you recommend putting in a breather bag ! I got guppies and small plattys I was going to send to buddy if mine !
Id put about 5 to 7 inches of fish usually... in a small bag... and 9 to 12 inches depending on size of each fish in a larger bag. But basically enough room so each fish can have an inch of water around themselves if you put them in little cubes. You just have to worry about ammonia build up, and fish pooping/fighting ...so fast the fish for a day or two before bagging...and they should do fine
Thanks bro I know people send trio alot but this is one time deal so trying to give my buddy as many as possible I got over 80 fire red coral platys dime size and 50 guppies easy ha ha the shipment will be my shrimp iam just given him some fish and plants to ha ha ha alot to jam in box lol
I made a TH-cam video for no reason ha ha you can see 2 of my tanks lol
Based
This is great information, especially for hobbyists who want to trade stuff (think reddit board users, etc). 😊
You know....I don't do reddit but I probably should (I read just don't post things). Thank you for the idea
🤔 how would you ship bugs lols someone wanted peanut beatles that I have but I have no clue on shipping them
I would get a yogurt container and a smaller container and just place one container in the other with air holes as needed... then use the larger container to have some shredded paper or crumpled newsprint with the smaller container inside all that...and more crumpled news print around that. I don't know how much humidity they need or what temps they can handle, but they sell that templock back stuff in wrapping paper type rolls too if that helps! If they need humidity, just put damp paper towels in the outer yogurt or Tupperware container and that should keep them in moisture without too much condensation in their container
How long can the shrimp live in the bag?
“Paid $0.25 and picked up a bu…uh… I picked up one” 😂
12:57 GigaBased
You’re the best!
Hah I don't know about that, but thanks for the confidence
How much does it cost to ship the fish?
Slow ..
20$ overnight $40 to 70... be it 2 fish or 30... so it only makes sense to do for groups in my opinion
someone who ships pill bugs might be able to help with that
Where can we place orders from you?
Here or my email alexanderjwilliamson@gmail.com but at the moment I'm going to be out of shrimp for a few months while the colonies rebound from selling 300 lol
the red floating plant will die if the upper part is wet, if it stays wet long enough,
If it's wet for 5 or more days, definitely. 24 to 72 hours is okay though
@@Fishtory What's with the nail varnish ? Do the fish like that colour ?
4:30 plants pushing out the fish from the tank
Yup there got a trim because they were grown out for the 25 plant orders I had waiting due to a channel member sale, they have room again now
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You are amazing+ thank you so very much!
@@Fishtory what is that fan looking plant!? Trying to figure out how to plant it!
Hey brother ✌️
Hmmmm🤔
Let's see, how to ship! OK, would you send my granddaughter a fee shrimp 😇
I'll post her reaction on your channel😉
Iv
Where are you located? I'm a bit low on shrimp at the moment (350 just got sold lol) but they'll rebound in a few months
@@Fishtory 350...Wow😲
Amazing. shows that you know your stuff✌️
Perhaps once my granddaughter gets better at the hobby shed become a active team member of yours🤞
We reside in Washington State. Let us know & we'll link you our email & number. Daughter & granddaughter loves your channel ❤️
If only everyone was as scrupulous as you. I recently bought some plants online and they arrived covered in blackbeard! 😮
$25 in the bin
Oh no! That's the worst. Sorry to hear that. I'd give them a bad review at least lol . Hang in there!
lol when u said “communist paper nobody cares about”, i was laughing!
Lol i read a lot of obscure stuff...and im always thinking " ohhhh ill mention this stuff on my channel!" Then realize 99.9 % of people would think im insane ...or it's boring lol