How we prepare fish for shipment

Packing Process

Show customers exactly how you pack live guppies for safe shipping — step by step, from water prep to insulation and boxing.

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This page builds trust and reduces fear about shipping.

Before packing begins

  • Fish are fasted before shipping to reduce waste in the bag.
  • Fresh bag water is prepared with clean, aged system water.
  • Insulated boxes, bag liners, and heat/cold packs are pre-staged.
  • Packing area is clean and temperature-controlled.

Packing steps

1

Bag preparation

Fish are placed in clean bags with fresh system water. Bags are inflated with pure oxygen for best survival.

2

Sealing

Bags are sealed securely and placed inside a second bag if needed. Labels are attached.

3

Insulation

Bags are packed inside an insulated box with appropriate heat or cold packs for the season.

4

Box closure and labeling

Box is sealed, labeled clearly with live fish markings, and handed off to the carrier.

Packaging materials we use

📦 Insulated boxes💨 Oxygen bags🔥 Heat packs❄️ Cold packs🏷️ Live fish labels