PALOOZA ORLANDO 2021 DILEMA

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Hello to all my fellow reefers.

My wife was trying to surprise me by getting me Orlando Palooza tickets but had to advise me as you know how that is. LOL

But my question is;

Are there any restrictions on purchases when i fly back from there?
She got me tickets for Saturday instead of Sunday and i'm flying out Sunday. So i think she set me up not to purchase any livestock or corals and just dry goods lmfao.

Anyhow i just wanted to ask in general if anyone has gone to any paloozas in Orlando and you flew in to fly back out etc... Any if all help would be greatly appreciated. I'm excited but kind of bummed as i hate window shopping. LOL

 

[thrillreefer]

Could you buy livestock and overnight it back to yourself? I think you’ll run into trouble bringing corals in water on the plane...

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Greg Carroll is one of the founders of Reef A Palooza and was on stream last night with ReefBum. I know at some point they had discussion on it. Have a look here:

 

[Platehead]

I bought some insulated coffee mugs.

 

[Platehead]

WWC double bagged the frags and gave some heat p

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Greg Carroll is one of the founders of Reef A Palooza and was on stream last night with ReefBum. I know at some point they had discussion on it. Have a look here:

Thanks Paul will do as soon as I get out of work.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

WWC double bagged the frags and gave some heat p

Great idea but did you put in luggage or carry on?

 

[joe0813]

So we've been to about 7 RAP and usually leave on Monday morning. When you buy coral you can have the booth hold the coral for you until you leave the show. Pick up all your coral and bring it back to the hotel room. Take an Uber to a Walmart or lfs if one is around and get a heater and air bubbler. Then get either a cheap 5gallon tank or tupperware big enough to hold your corals for the night in one tank and wont mind leaving in the hotel. Next morning take out all your coral and put them in one of those frag containers you can get at the show. Fly home no issues

 

[joe0813]

Ooooh also if you get the frag containers at the show they are TSA approved and they should give you the TSA paperwork stating you can use this to transport live coral. I've been stopped 4 times at an airport and was told I could not bring the coral on the plane. I showed them the printout with their own rules and was let board the plane by a supervisor

 

[joe0813]

 

[Miran2782]

Just saw this on TSA website

Live Coral | Transportation Security Administration

Live corals in water and a clear transparent container are allowed after inspection by the TSA officer.

www.tsa.gov

Live Coral​

Carry On Bags: Yes
Checked Bags: No
Live corals in water and a clear transparent container are allowed after inspection by the TSA officer.
For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Excellent thank you guys fir all the feedback. It’s greatly appreciated. If we end up driving I’ll bring a 10g or tote with Heater, air pump & powerhead abd feed them off a power inverter. So it all depends on how much on flights for us and maybe save more money and just rent a car and suck up the 19 hour ride times two lol

 

[Miran2782]

I looked up that building an obsession container, a little costly but it looks pretty sweet. Then again it is a lot cheaper than the frags it will hold.

BAO Insulated Transport — Building An Obsession

- Double wall vacuum insulated sleeve keeps water temperatures stable - High tension BAO locking trays keep frags in place during transit - Clear removable inner sleeve is TSA compliant, so you can fly around the country and pick up your favorite coral (TSA documents included) - holds up to 12 fr

buildinganobsession.com

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

I looked up that building an obsession container, a little costly but it looks pretty sweet. Then again it is a lot cheaper than the frags it will hold.

BAO Insulated Transport — Building An Obsession

- Double wall vacuum insulated sleeve keeps water temperatures stable - High tension BAO locking trays keep frags in place during transit - Clear removable inner sleeve is TSA compliant, so you can fly around the country and pick up your favorite coral (TSA documents included) - holds up to 12 fr

buildinganobsession.com

Awesome thank you for the feedback. A little steep in price but looks to be well worth the loot.

 

[Joker]

I'm grabbing a thermos style one while I'm down here in fl as I'm stopping by wwc. Does anyone have a link to the tca article saying I can bring live coral on? Do you think I need to have it printed out or could I show it on my phone to them?

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

I'm grabbing a thermos style one while I'm down here in fl as I'm stopping by wwc. Does anyone have a link to the tca article saying I can bring live coral on? Do you think I need to have it printed out or could I show it on my phone to them?

Scroll up for the link.

 

[Joker]

I'm nervous that the site says the TSA agent can choose to allow or not the corals on the plane. I would hate to spend a few hundred on coral and get a mean tsa agent that says no

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

I'm nervous that the site says the TSA agent can choose to allow or not the corals on the plane. I would hate to spend a few hundred on coral and get a mean tsa agent that says no

I agree that’s my thought as well. I might drive though and end up picking up any future purchases before I leave & I hope it all works my way.
what day are you heading to palooza @Joker Saturday or Sunday?

 

[Joker]

I agree that’s my thought as well. I might drive though and end up picking up any future purchases before I leave & I hope it all works my way.
what day are you heading to palooza @Joker Saturday or Sunday?

I'm not going to that event. I was just going to stop by wwc as I'm like 20min from the store

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

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