moving a tarpon

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I found a indo-pacific tarpon for sale near me but it is about 10-12" long
the ride will probably take about 3-5 hours depending on some variables. I read in another thread that you can put them in a coolerfor transportation. I don't have a cooler but I do have some big styrofoam boxes that he could probably fit in. My question is should i use a plastic bag with the styrofoam or is the box itself ok? Also is it ok if I run an air pump and heater with a converter for the trip? Finally does the box have to have lots of room for him to swim or is he fine sitting mostly stationary? I know this guy will get big and I am ready for that and I'll post pics up later if he makes it.
Thanks
Paul:)
 
I would use the plastic bag to line the container and the air pump is also a good idea.It will probably thrash around for the first few minutes but should settle down afterwad and for most of the trip.Perhaps you could ask the seller to stop feeding the tarpon a few days before you go to collect it,that way it would have less waste to foul up its transport water.Sorry,no idea on the age the tarpon could be.
 
They grow fast 1 year old at most
Grow big to over 3ft

Regs Steve
 
if use a plastic bag, make sure they inject and pressurize pure o2 in it from those tanks. this is what they use for long hauls. Fish can stay in bags for days at a time so 3 hours is nothing. if going with bag, i'd put a black garbage bag or news paper around the first bag, then double up with another clear, to block out light, then into styro or box that fits snug. regulate the air temp car's climate control for good measure.

or use one of those carriers fisherman have, semi water tight, good insulation, dark and can use an air bubbler. bring a water proof tray to catch the spill from zipper seam.

if it's the small eyed tarpon, prob year or less, large eyed one over 1 year assuming it had ample tank space.
 
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