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Old 06-10-2004, 08:51 PM
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How long can corals last in shipping
1 day
2 days
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Old 06-10-2004, 08:53 PM
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I've heard of corals being in bags for 2 days and doing fine. Genrally you should aim for as short a time as possible.
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i think the temperature is a key factor aswell.
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I think not only temperature but the type of coral would have a factor as well. Also stress is a fairly big issue.
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