Question 1

What size are the 10 breather bags for shipment/transportation of fish/shrimp/aquatic animals (compare to kordon breathing bag) by aquatic arts

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The bags are large enough to hold one large fish comfortably (e.g., one adult angelfish). Several shrimp would be fine for transport in these bags. My best estimate for volume would be ~ 1L of water, perhaps a little less. We transported our fish in these bags for ~3 hours when we moved and had zero casualties - with one large fish per bag (for reference, an adult angelfish is considered a large fish)... Hope this helps!

Question 2

About how long can a single adult fish stay in the bag

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A bit late now, but I'll give my $0.02 anyway.

It depends on the size of the fish for sure. They should not be fed for at least 24 hours before transport (so they do not soil the water as quickly), otherwise they should be okay for up to 72 hours. The bag allows for transference of Co2 and O2, so most fish can be transported this way. PLEASE NOTE some fish such as BETTA require a surface to breathe from, and cannot breathe when indefinitely submerged - make sure to leave air in the bag for these species - otherwise it is not necessary. I commonly receive invertebrate and fish in the bags after several days in post, and they are unharmed and acclimate just fine. As long as the fish was not fed recently, the primary factor would be starvation. They don't produce much waste if they aren't eating, but they will die after just a few days with absolutely nothing to eat, and no food should be added to the transport container. Obviously the size of the fish makes a big difference though. Small fish, big bag = long transport time. Big fish, small bag = short transport time. Age is not as important as size, but juveniles are more adaptable and survive transport and acclimate with a higher success rate.

tl;dr: Do not feed 24 hours before transport. Keep transport as short as possible. 24 hours is a reasonable estimated window. 48-72 hours would be the maximum I could ever recommend, and only if it is absolutely necessary.

Question 3

How long can fish stay in one of these bags??  I need one that will be good for 4 days.

Accepted Answer

I would not recommend these for more than a day or so.

Question 4

Im moving to Texas and will be taking all my fish with me. Would these be a safe option for me to transport them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IMO. I brought my shrimp safely from CA to MI in these bags. They are quite large so they should fit most fish.

ASIN	B00J4Y3RM6
ASIN	B00J4Y3RM6
Additional Features	Durable
Brand Name	Aquatic Arts
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (188)
Date First Available	March 20, 2014
Global Trade Identification Number	00852672991526
Included Components	Aquarium Water Changers
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item model number	BB10
Manufacturer	Aquatic Arts LLC
Manufacturer	Aquatic Arts LLC
Manufacturer Part Number	BB10
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	BB10
Product Dimensions	8.5 x 5.5 x 0.01 inches; 1.13 ounces
Product Style	Modern
Specific Uses For Product	Shipping aquatic animals
Target Species	Fish
UPC	852672991526
Unit Count	10 Count

Aquatic Arts 10 Breather Bags for Shipment or Transportation of Fish, Shrimp, Aquatic Animals (Compare to Kordon Breathing Bag)

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