I found a guy on craigslist that is breaking down his large tank. He is have an open house on Wednesday to sell off the contents. I spoke to him about 2-3 months ago and was able to reserve his 12" or so Squamosa Clam...
How do I transport a clam of this size from Slidell to gulfport?
And, he has a ton of zoa/palythoas,(and a lot more, mostly softies hard to tell from the pic he gave me) and live rock for sale if anyone wants to go to the open house with me on Wednesday (it's from 3 till later, i'm going at 3). I'm sure he would appreciate a crowd to help him clear the tank before moving.
Large clam transport
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Re: Large clam transport
Go buy one of those mid size coolers and then just commit it to fish stuff. 
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Re: Large clam transport
That's what I was thinking tooSandy wrote:Go buy one of those mid size coolers and then just commit it to fish stuff.
on the water for transport
Could I mix fresh salt water? and bring it home in totally new water?
Or should I do a change on my tank at home and use that water?
How important is it that i match water parameters outside of salinity?
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Re: Large clam transport
I don't really know what the right answer on the water would be. Maybe if you did a water change in your tank, saving the old water using it to fill your cooler. Then when you get there to pick up the clam, you could acclimate the clam into the cooler with your tank water. Then when you get home, acclimate the clam into your tank water. 
Does any of this make since?? 
Maybe Gerwin will chime in with his wisdom, tell me I am clueless, and then tell you the right way to do it! 
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Re: Large clam transport
use his water, acclimate to your whe you get home,
cooler and a battery airpump and you should be good
cooler and a battery airpump and you should be good
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Re: Large clam transport
Gerwin wrote:use his water, acclimate to your whe you get home,
cooler and a battery airpump and you should be good
What should I look for in terms of overall health of the specimen and pests?
I know responsiveness is very important. What else?
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Re: Large clam transport
Hi Scott I wouldn't mind tagging along if u have room for me. I'm sure I could be free on Wednesday. I'll pm u my number. Thanks.
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Re: Large clam transport
Hey Scott, where you able to find the link?
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Re: Large clam transport
Just shot you the price list in your email.
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Re: Large clam transport
Scott, sending pm.