Shipping large clam

Discussion in 'Clams' started by rayjay, Oct 30, 2009.

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  1. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    I've tried to sell my squamosa clam locally but no one has enough room for it so I'll have to advertise it and ship it overnight to whomever buys it.
    However, I don't know how to ship something so delicate and so large.
    Any one hear with experience of clams this size?
    The shell length is about 13" and the mantel when opened up touches the front and the back of the 65g aquarium it is in.
    This grew this size with only 6-40 watt NO's over the tank
    with staggered on off times.

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    rayjay, Oct 30, 2009
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  2. CoralCrazy

    CoralCrazy Spaghetti Worm

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    WOW beautiful clam! Sorry I cant help with the question; just had to say how nice it was. ;D
     
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  3. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    I dont see the pics....?

    how big was it when you got it and how long have you had it?
     
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  4. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    That's one heck of a clam.
     
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  5. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    It was about 3" when I got it and don't remember when. It's probably 8 to 10 yrs old now.
     
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  6. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Wow that's beautiful. My recommendation would be a cooler that seals very well with a large heavy duty bag in it.

    What are you asking for it?
     
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  7. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    You should sell that thing to EvilReef for his new 700 Gal system.

    That thing is huge.
     
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  8. HardCor

    HardCor Astrea Snail

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  9. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    How much are you going to sell it for..
     
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  10. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    I'm only asking $200 for it but here in Canada, there aren't as many people with tanks large enough for it, or, if they have tanks large enough, they no longer have the room for it.
     
    rayjay, Oct 31, 2009
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