wizard
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sending live fish in the post
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-PURE-...8?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item20dd7a5936
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-PURE-...8?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item20dd7a5936
this is wrong
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I'm not condoning it, or condemning it, but apparently it's in compliance with Ebay's strictly enforced (cough!) policies:
The sales of the following animals are permitted, provided that the seller guarantees in the listing that the animals will be packaged safely and posted via next-day delivery.
Live bait (minnows, shiners, earth worms, and meal worms)
Live insects, crickets used as bait or feeder food for pets
Shellfish, such as crabs and lobsters, that are live when sold but intended for human consumption
Aquarium or pond fish (up to 5cm long), snails, tadpoles or similar creatures. Aquarium or pond fish longer than 5cm may be listed with the 'Collection in person' option
Hatching eggs for some animals are permitted provided the seller offers domestic-only next-day delivery within the UK and Ireland. However, hatching eggs from endangered species, migratory or wild birds, snakes, or turtles aren't allowed.
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/wildlife.html
Actually, just re-read and noticed the seller is offering a 3-day economy delivery - rather than the next day stipulation that I've italicised.
The sales of the following animals are permitted, provided that the seller guarantees in the listing that the animals will be packaged safely and posted via next-day delivery.
Live bait (minnows, shiners, earth worms, and meal worms)
Live insects, crickets used as bait or feeder food for pets
Shellfish, such as crabs and lobsters, that are live when sold but intended for human consumption
Aquarium or pond fish (up to 5cm long), snails, tadpoles or similar creatures. Aquarium or pond fish longer than 5cm may be listed with the 'Collection in person' option
Hatching eggs for some animals are permitted provided the seller offers domestic-only next-day delivery within the UK and Ireland. However, hatching eggs from endangered species, migratory or wild birds, snakes, or turtles aren't allowed.
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/wildlife.html
Actually, just re-read and noticed the seller is offering a 3-day economy delivery - rather than the next day stipulation that I've italicised.
Phil Pascoe
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Wiz, Trimar sells thousands of fish a week mail order, and most of them come from Singapore and the Far East in the first place.
Out bargain hunting Sunday?
Out bargain hunting Sunday?
wizard
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phil.p":2vx16ih7 said:
if the weather is ok
wizard
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KevM":3t4n24lw said:
most have been removed now
This is one of those subjects that I can freely confess to knowing nothing about; how much water do you need to ship four 3/4" fish in to ensure they're not ex-fish at their destination? Do kids still get to take goldfish home from the fair, destined for a brief career in an old jam jar followed shortly thereafter by the great flush?
Phil Pascoe
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A pint of water in a bag twice the size topped up with oxygen, I'd guess. Goldfish can still be given as prizes, unfortunately. We looked into it last year when our son and his friends came home with them. There is an age limit of sixteen, apparently - but the boy and his friends were 11 to 12y.o. We should have reported them, really. Have you ever seen "Finding Nemo"? - great film!
JustBen
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We had a few goldfish in a pond once. They survived several winters and one where the top was frozen solid for a couple of weeks so maybe they don't need as much oxygen as we think.
bernienufc
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I have had seahorses via the postal system before. They were extremely well prepared and insulated and can last for several days in worst case scenario as an emergency, the reputable dealers use a courier that are able to deal with livestock to minimise stress on the animals.
Bear in mind that a most of the fish come in from outside this country in the first place and have quite some time in a container and if not a top rate seller then bad news hence the push for fish to come via only the best and of course you pay for it, but as a an aquarist you shouldn't mind that for the health of the animals.
Bear in mind that a most of the fish come in from outside this country in the first place and have quite some time in a container and if not a top rate seller then bad news hence the push for fish to come via only the best and of course you pay for it, but as a an aquarist you shouldn't mind that for the health of the animals.
monkeybiter
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bernienufc":3ex086m4 said:
Tasty.... (homer)
MMUK
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Standard accepted rules for domestic shipping of fish.
Water volume roughly three times the volume of the fish itself and around a 70/30 air to water ratio.
All fish should be double bagged and packed in a polystyrene box padded out with suitable packing and 48 hour heat pads.
Shipping should be by 24 hour courier. There are only four couriers in the UK who will knowingly accept live fish into transit and they are set up for this.
This seller SHOULD be sending them by next day courier, not economy delivery.
Water volume roughly three times the volume of the fish itself and around a 70/30 air to water ratio.
All fish should be double bagged and packed in a polystyrene box padded out with suitable packing and 48 hour heat pads.
Shipping should be by 24 hour courier. There are only four couriers in the UK who will knowingly accept live fish into transit and they are set up for this.
This seller SHOULD be sending them by next day courier, not economy delivery.
wizard
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the ones ebay removed have been relisted
