Several
layers of newsprint are placed
in the bottom of a styrofoam "lobster" box. |
The styrofoam
box is lined with
a plastic bag. |
Multiple
layers of heavy plastic bags, placed
inside each other, are put inside the liner bag. |
Live
rock pieces are hand selected. The rock is picked for size and
shape. It has to look good to be chosen. |
Live
rock is carefully placed in the box, putting the large pieces
on the bottom. Plenty of cushioning between. |
Enough
salt water is added to insure that the rock
will remain saturated during shipping to its new home. |
Inner
plastic bag is sealed closed. |
The remaining
bags are sealed closed. |
The ends
of the clear plastic sheeting are then
overlapped over the sealed bags and taped. |
Crumpled
newspapers and foam peanuts are
used to fill the voids and cushion the rock. |
If necessary, heat packs may be added
based on weather conditions in delivery region. |
The styrofoam
lid is sealed and
reinforced with high strength tape. |
The sealed
styrofoam box is placed in the
cardboard box which is closed and sealed. |
Corners
and edges are taped securely.
|
An envelope
containing your invoice and our
return address is adhered to the outside of the box. |
