Extremely large clam transport cross country!!

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Hello everyone!
I purchased an extremely large squamosa clam 24”x16” and have to transport it from Denver to Orlando…. What is the best way to go about this ? Has anyone done this before?

I was recommended to send the clam airport to airport cargo shipping with only 1 inch of water in the bag and the rest oxygen. Has anyone used this technique to ship clams before?

Thanks in advance

 

[BryanM]

I don't have any help to give, but I'd love to see a pic!

 

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I don't have any help to give, but I'd love to see a pic!

 

[BryanM]

**WOW**, thats awesome. I wish you the best of luck!!

 

[SPS2020]

Wow!

Good luck with the transport!!

 

[rhitee93]

Someone on here told a story of a similar cross-country move recently. I believe they then had the clam for a couple of years and then donated it to local aquarium. IT was a big gigas IIRC...

If it were me, I'd make the drive to go get it and bring it back in a tote with life support. Clams that heavy won't like being bounced around.

 

[Tcook]

Call Dr. Mac at Pacific East Aquaculture.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Best of luck with the transport! That is an amazing looking clam!

 

[KrisReef]

Frontier Airlines,
Buy Two Tickets And carry it on.
Good luck

 

[SaltyWalty]

Wow that’s a beautiful clam! I’m from the area and was wondering if you got that clam through Underwater Wonders?
I’ve only ever shipped clams in the 6-8” range and always completely submerged.

 

[THE_MAD_REEFER]

Seems like it is heading the wrong way lol, usually they're being taken away from the ocean not towards it.
Sorry I have nothing intelligent to say but that is a very impressive clam and I wish you the best. Keep us posted up here, that is bad***

 

[Troylee]

Idk that I would trust a plane myself.. I’d use a large tote full of water with a heater and small powerhead and keep it in my possession the entire time! I know how much my clam weighs and it’s only about 6 inches lol.. I could see that box getting dropped or pushed off a conveyor and end of story for it.. sigh.

 

[Malcontent]

I had some "monster" fish shipped to DIA via Southwest air cargo. It was a big enough and heavy enough box that they used a forklift to deliver it to my vehicle.

I believe Aqua Imports in Boulder ships fish and they can carry both salt and fresh so it might be something they can do.

 

[Michael71]

Were it me, i would keep that clam in my possesion 100%. The dri e from denver to orlando is 28hrs on the southern route through texas to louisiana etc.. get a buddy to drive with you and you each do 14 hours and then pay for his flight home

 

[Ed Hutchings]

Any update on this? Cool story. Even cooler clam.