[TahitiHawaii]

So I'll be moving in August, from Hawaii to Baltimore and I really want to take my babies with me (I've got two boys and a girl, but I may leave her with my brother not sure yet. And before anyone asks, no I do not breed, she was mislabeled at PetCo [IDK they suck, don't buy from PetCo guys] and my friend did not want a female so I took her).

I've done my research and I know I'm able to ship using USPS, FedEx, ect. but I worry not only about how they'd treat my boxes but how my fish will fair going over the Pacific Ocean but to the American East Coast!

I also know some Airlines allow pets, sadly none of my own personal googling has given me the answer if _________ airline allows me to carry on my fish.

I'm wondering if someone else here has safety shipped Bettas a SIMILAR distance (I'm not talking, 'I put them on a truck and they went from LA to Long Beach :/ ) that I am traveling! Or if someone out there knows of an airline that will allow me to take my babies with me on the plane!

 

[FinnDublynn]

Shipping would probably be best, if you check the Sticky on the Betta Marketplace about how to ship bettas, also found HERE

 

[indjo]

NOt sure how long that distance would take, but in general; fast them at least one day before bagging. You don't need too much water or too big a plastic bag. Just try to keep water and air ratio 50-50. Bag them, tie. Put the whole thing in a second bag, tie. Wrap the plastic bag with used news paper (any type of paper will do). Add some stress/fungus med to their water. They should be fine for at least 3 days. Once they arrive, let them settle before feeding. Only feed 1/3 the portion you usually give (to avoid shock(???)) - add more on each feeding. . . . . not considering temp as it is warm here thus never needed additional heat.

 

[copperfish]

I worry not only about how they'd treat my boxes but how my fish will fair going over the Pacific Ocean but to the American East Coast!

Not sure, but I currently have a betta in route from thailand to denver. I understand the concern, but if one isn't too far the other can't be.

 

[TahitiHawaii]

Thank you everyone!! <3 I've had a look at the sticky note, and I'm going to put my trust in USPS (or FedEx....whoever will treat them better XD) Thank you for answering my question!

 

[FinnDublynn]

You're very welcome! Good luck to you and your baby!

 

[BettaStarter24]

idk about USPS or Fedex or anything about shipping fish but I'd be a little wary of UPS. With my experience with them, the boxes almost always show up completely bashed up. I've had four out of 6 tanks i ordered off of amazon get to me cracked or smashed.

 

[Tress]

Be sure to check importing laws just in case, sometimes bringing things to the "mainland" needs special clearance.