Do heat packs really work? How to use heat packs properly for shipping fish

[@AquaticLogic]

The science in this video is awesome Rachel! I'm loving it. Lose Electrons Oxidation, Conductive VS Convective heating, Limiting reagents...

[@RachelOLeary]

If I wouldhave said it that way, i would get hate mail! LOL

[@plantlove4me]

Great info! I don't ship fish but I do ship plants so this was VERY helpful! Thank you!

[@anthonyragan2696]

This was very handy. I knew none of this information about heat packs. Not that I ship fish, but, should I order online, this will give me another yardstick to evaluate the seller by.

[@CarlosDiezAquatics]

Useful and full of info! Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@raysting4784]

very educational in shipping I never knew some of the stuff that you're talking about

[@beardzz6353]

this channel is awesome! You're a powerhouse of information.

[@nimaseyedmortazavi]

thank you so much Rachel for all your videos.

[@amycummingsirishdancemom8467]

Can i just say, I absolutely love your videos! 😊

[@RachelOLeary]

+Amy Cummings thanks Amy!

[@RachelOLeary]

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[@jamesThadley]

Great video Rachel! Very informative to us who aren't on the trade side of things. Cutting towards yourself with that knife gave me flashbacks, I've got the scar of my arm from the very last time I ever did that!

[@RachelOLeary]

what can I say, I like to live dangerously! lol

[@shieraseastar9300]

That was extremely informative, thanks, Rachel!!

[@larasegredo9975]

I just want to take a moment to thank you for this video. I work with a tropicals cut flower farm and we are trying to get our heatpacks to work. this was very helpful information...!!!

[@RachelOLeary]

Glad it was useful!

[@bendonaldson1248]

Please do a species spotlight on threadfin (or featherfin) tetras.

[@nadnerb_sr20]

Winnipeg shirt+talk about cold? Perfect!

[@chuckt8354]

I guess that kind of explains the order of daphnia from Florida this spring got cooked. When I opened the box I could feel the heat and that's not a good sign. I got a thermometer and the temp was 110.3!! Of the 1200 daphnia less than 5 were living and 3 of those died. With 2 I raised a colony, oh and I definitely got a refund! That's why I try to give as much feedback to shippers when I get orders. I'm don't look for anything but I feel it helps shippers evaluate their methods. I think my last order from Rachel came in at 71.2* for less than 24 hour ship. Not bad at all!!!

[@gordonhu9863]

Where do you get your specimen holding containers?

[@paulchippington7498]

Once more a truly amazing informative video thank you

[@DJ_LittlePea]

Excellent video Rachel 🤗🤗🤗

[@carlosantunez2959]

Hi I’m interested in buying how I can doit

[@Meirjolanknits]

Thanks!!

[@ExtraSteps]

Maybe an awl would work for punching holes through the styrofoam.

[@RachelOLeary]

+ExtraSteps it would

[@nycbettas5792]

nicely detailed video

[@saltyislandcorals6376]

Thanks for the very helpful video!!

[@aquaticma]

hey Rachel I was wondering if you added a heat pack due to your current weather conditions what would happen if the temperature in the area you shipped to was significantly higher? Wouldn't this cook the fish/plants?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Kala C I have 1030 am delivery time to most areas, so it's generally ok as long as overnights are not super warm. It's a difficult decision sometime es, and often comes down to what species, and what route the package is expected to go. If I am worried, I will use an oversized box and extra packing materiald

[@aquaticma]

Ok thanks Rachel!! Keep tanking honey I love what you!!😃

[@paleozoic]

Do you cut your styro with just a regular blade?

[@RachelOLeary]

Yes

[@fishpersonvblogs1241]

Do you have breeding pairs of Angels?

[@RachelOLeary]

+FishPerson Vblogs I don't work with angels. Sorry

[@fishpersonvblogs1241]

Okay Thanks

[@gearoffishingkayakingandfi5125]

are you ship to canada im living in red deer alberta canada

[@RachelOLeary]

no, sorry.

[@gearoffishingkayakingandfi5125]

ok thanks

[@rawegg8880]

Rachel do you think emperor tetras are hardy and suitable for a beginner?

[@RachelOLeary]

yes, they are a great community fish

[@rawegg8880]

Rachel O'leary Would they do well with a betta? And is a 15 gal too small for them?

[@catfishcave379]

For holes... use a regular drill bit. Or a soldering iron.

[@RachelOLeary]

+Catfish Cave good idea!

[@christinegore2349]

Love all of the effort you put in instructing everybody on how to have a successful aquarium and business. I am planning on shipping out mystery snails and can't seem to find the curve for the uniheat heat packs, can you direct me please?

[@RachelOLeary]

www.reef2reef.com/threads/heat-pack-study.96954/ Lots of good info in that thread.

[@tkaquatics6134]

Hi Rachel, I shipped several boxes this Monday. Paid for 2 day delivery. One of the packages says Estimated delivery on Thursday and another says Friday. I should not have shipped on Cyber Monday I guess but I dropped off first thing in AM like usual so figured would beat the rush. Did not use heat packs as it is still in 60's and 70's where I am shipping to. What do you think chance of survival for an extra day or two in the box will be? I box up very carefully using Styrofoam liner and the shredded insulation from Lowe's.

[@RachelOLeary]

+Tk Aquatics probably pretty good! Fingers crossed

[@tkaquatics6134]

They are crossed! Thanks

[@Nenezilla]

wonderful!

[@TheSwiftCreek2]

Does shipping by air always mean a heat pack is needed? Does that relegate cold packs to ground transport at warmer times of the year? It seems like the overall transport experience is likely to have both hot and cold spells and in-between. How does one prioritize?

[@RachelOLeary]

I honestly don't think cold packs really work well, at all, and rarely use them. Heat packs are not ALWAYS required, but have a more predictable heating curve so are reliable to use, with some research

[@FishBehindGlass]

Very interesting video. How did you learn all this. I know you said it's trial and error, but did you find these things out on the fly? Did you ask someone who did this already, or through research? I can picture you being the kind of person doing heat pad experiments with different boxes around the house too.

[@RachelOLeary]

I did a LOT of research and DID have boxes sitting around both in my fishroom and out on my porch before I started shipping in winter. I used empty bags of water and would test the temp with a heat gun.

[@FishBehindGlass]

Rachel O'leary I knew it. 😆

[@luisreniel5977]

Hi Rachel! Do you ship to Puerto Rico?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Luis Rolon it is evtremely expensive, so not at this time

[@luisreniel5977]

Rachel O'leary Ok.Thanks for the prompt response.

[@RachelOLeary]

+Luis Rolon I can do estimates, but it's generally really outrageous

[@luisreniel5977]

Rachel O'leary Umm ok, good to know. I would like to try placing an order for January. Just please let me know how can I do it to get an estimate. Again, thanks!

[@ShotgunAndAShovel]

super helpful video!!!

[@Kpiotr]

Awesome video. What do you think about heatpacks combined with breathing bags? Is it safe for the fish?

[@RachelOLeary]

+Kpiotr as long as there is adequate insulation it's fine

[@LRBaquatics]

They have a 96 hr heat pack now.

[@dfunkster4284]

Love the Winnipeg shirt.....being a Winnipegger :)

[@block5178]

wearing a winnipeg shirt while talking about cold weather is appropriate.

[@RachelOLeary]

glad someone noticed! LOL

[@anthonynegron6733]

What up?

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