The fish are usually double bagged, with water and pure O2. They are shipped in an insulated box or cooler, maybe with ice packs to cool the water. 1 day shipping (overnight) to minimize loss. That price is probably just for shipping costs, snd that seems like a great price. Someone has to be home to put the fish in the pond immediately, first acclimating them to the pond water and temp.

I've been on the receiving end of crayfish and PS, although not from that supplier.


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