How many CNBG are you wanting? Size preference?
Smallest that you can get in early spring IMO would be 1"-2".

Generally the smaller they are the better they can survive and be shipped by second day or next day UPS /FedEx. IMO it is best to not allow them shipped for sitting in the sun when air temp is above 60-65F. Service at my Ohio location is better with UPS than FedEx.
My experience is Next day shipping is much better compared to 2nd - next day is worth it when dealing with fish,

Being close to a distribution center rather than a far remote distribution center hub helps with timely delivery. Sitting too long in the sun is definitely not good for any fish. If you have them shipped, do it in Mar or April when weather is cooler.

There is also shipping service called air freight from an airport that then delivers to your local large airport and you go pick them up. Sometimes they arrive the same day toward the late afternoon or evening depending when the airport received them.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/11/26 01:38 PM.
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