Were Do You Get The Oxygen From To Fill Bags When Shiping Fish

[drewry]

im thinking of shiping fish next year was just wondering were you get the oxygen from to fill the bags
do you need a special machine and were do you get them from

 

[Scotty001]

im thinking of shiping fish next year was just wondering were you get the oxygen from to fill the bags
do you need a special machine and were do you get them from

the only oxygen Ive ever bought is from dive shops but as your breathing that oxygen you need to take exams to be allowed to purchase it for use. but you can normally get a 15l fill charged to 232bar for £5 - £6 at 41% oxygen. if you know of anyone that is a scuba diver they may be willing to get some for you.

Ive not really looked into other ways of getting the stuff tho and sure there is easier and cheaper ways.

in order to store oxygen you need a cylinder which come in sizes 3 7 10 12 & 15ltr in steel or Ali, they need to have a safety stamp and must be tested and stamped every few years, but also in addition the cylinder needs t be O2 cleaned and stamped up every year before a fill station will fill up the cylinder.

 

[drewry]

thxs Scotty001
i dont know anyone who dives, i was thinking it would come in some sort of cylinder but iv looked every were on the net to see if i can find one for filling the bags but with no luck and i dont know what consistancy the oxgen has to be for shiping fish

 

[Eclecticoldsod]

I think it can be dangerous stuff, and so probably not on sale to the general public.

 

[Scotty001]

thxs Scotty001
i dont know anyone who dives, i was thinking it would come in some sort of cylinder but iv looked every were on the net to see if i can find one for filling the bags but with no luck and i dont know what consistancy the oxgen has to be for shiping fish

One option if our after a cylinder is HERE HEREor google scuba diveing / scuba cylinders etc etc, or scuba diving training in your area as they are also bound to have a shop too which sells the cylinders as well as maintain and saftey cert them too.
Remember needs to be O2 cleaned as well before oxygen can go in if buying new then some places will o2 clean it for free (Normally £20)
,if you can tell me where in the uk you are i can see if i can find a filling station or cert statin for you

 

[drewry]

I think it can be dangerous stuff, and so probably not on sale to the general public.

yeah maybe thats why i carnt find any Eclecticoldsod.
iv read people on here post fish but always wondered how they put the oxygen in the bags for next day delivery

thxs Scotty001
i dont know anyone who dives, i was thinking it would come in some sort of cylinder but iv looked every were on the net to see if i can find one for filling the bags but with no luck and i dont know what consistancy the oxgen has to be for shiping fish

One option if our after a cylinder is HERE HEREor google scuba diveing / scuba cylinders etc etc, or scuba diving training in your area as they are also bound to have a shop too which sells the cylinders as well as maintain and saftey cert them too.
Remember needs to be O2 cleaned as well before oxygen can go in if buying new then some places will o2 clean it for free (Normally £20)
,if you can tell me where in the uk you are i can see if i can find a filling station or cert statin for you

thxs Scotty001 im in hull

 

[Bloo]

Depends how long they're going to be in the bag for and what you're sending.
I've sent small catfish before (bristlenose adult etc.) with normal air from an airpump.
Overnight next day delivery.

 

[drewry]

Depends how long they're going to be in the bag for and what you're sending.
I've sent small catfish before (bristlenose adult etc.) with normal air from an airpump.
Overnight next day delivery.

hi Bloo
its mainly going to be juvinile corydoras for Overnight next day delivery would just useing an air from a airpump be ok

 

[Scotty001]

Cylinder sales Testing and Repai in hull

 

[drewry]

thxs for your help Scotty001

 

[seangee]

its mainly going to be juvinile corydoras for Overnight next day delivery would just useing an air from a airpump be ok

I would think that would be fine. All that's in my dive tanks is air

 

[drewry]

its mainly going to be juvinile corydoras for Overnight next day delivery would just useing an air from a airpump be ok

I would think that would be fine. All that's in my dive tanks is air

thxs seangee
supose it works out cheaper aswell

 

[kewskills]

cant you buy oxygen tablets at your LFS ? that may be a good alterative.

CFC has an thread where this is mentioned CFC Thread

EDIT: Thread Link

 

[drewry]

cant you buy oxygen tablets at your LFS ? that may be a good alterative.

yeah i actually thinking of shouveing a few in the bags aswell kewskills

 

[Bloo]

Perhaps ask the folks over in the cory secion - they will advise best