I'm going to the Amazon at the end of the month. This will be my fourth trip since 2006. I've now logged 40 days on collecting trips.
I've been asked numerous times if I can bring back something for someone. I've decided I'll give it a try. However; here's the deal.
Do your research on what is available coming out of Iquitos, Peru. Give me your list. I can't promise getting it, but I'll try.
If I don't catch it, I'll try to purchase it at the exporters. In addition to purchase costs you'll have to share the cost of shipping and export/import fees which run about $200 a box.
If you are interested you'll need to pay up-front as good-faith that you are willing to pay whatever it costs regardless of the cost. Obviously I'll refund funds not used - I don't intend to make a penny off this offer. You'll have to be willing to pay full costs for DOAs. My experience from past trips is that it does happen; however, it is the exception - like no more than 5 percent of a shipment, generally only 1 or 2 percent - but sometimes a whole bag.
Lastly, you'll need to be available very early on a weekday morning to pickup your fish at my place the day they arrive because I don't have spare tank space.
I'll share my quarantine regimen for the new arrivals.
Michael
I've been asked numerous times if I can bring back something for someone. I've decided I'll give it a try. However; here's the deal.
Do your research on what is available coming out of Iquitos, Peru. Give me your list. I can't promise getting it, but I'll try.
If I don't catch it, I'll try to purchase it at the exporters. In addition to purchase costs you'll have to share the cost of shipping and export/import fees which run about $200 a box.
If you are interested you'll need to pay up-front as good-faith that you are willing to pay whatever it costs regardless of the cost. Obviously I'll refund funds not used - I don't intend to make a penny off this offer. You'll have to be willing to pay full costs for DOAs. My experience from past trips is that it does happen; however, it is the exception - like no more than 5 percent of a shipment, generally only 1 or 2 percent - but sometimes a whole bag.
Lastly, you'll need to be available very early on a weekday morning to pickup your fish at my place the day they arrive because I don't have spare tank space.
I'll share my quarantine regimen for the new arrivals.
Michael