Moving CK... HALP?!?

[Knife_Punch]

Hello All,

In about 4 months I will have to move my prized possession about 150mi to where I currently live in San Antonio Tx.. Floor Punch (my clown knife) is about a foot and a half long.. I was wondering if anyone has moved that large of a fish on their own, and how you did it?

Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated.. I have had him/her about 3 years now and I would die if I were to loose my pal.

Thanks!

CB

 

[Knife_Punch]

Floor Punch is the Knife in my avatar.

 

[mother]

Never moved one that far. From where (traffic)? How long will the 150 miles take you? A large (20 gallon) ice chest should work. I have used them to move large fish before, just not that far. If the drive time is less than 3 hrs., it should be fine. Just open the top for a moment about every 30 mins. to let in fresh air.

 

[moonchild1970]

They do make battery operated air pumps too.

 

[K626]

A large cooler, a battery operated air pump, and a VERY large net. He'll splash like crazy too when you take him out, so anything you don't want wet, MOVE IT! lol I moved a 2 footer before and it wasn't that bad, just make sure you keep an air pump on him, and keep it dark and cool (not over 82 degrees).

 

[mother]

He doesn't need an air pump, it's a knife. If it makes you feel better you can get a 12v to 110v converter that plugs into the cig lighter from Walmart or Autozone or Oreily's for about $10 and run a regular pump on it.

 

[moonchild1970]

I wasn't aware that ghosts were air breathers. Mine isn't.

And a pump also helps keep the water fresh so it doesn't go stagnant.

 

[K626]

They do need air in the water. They don't get 100% of their air from the surface. The airpump also helps to keep the water from getting nasty in transportation.

 

[mother]

It's a Clown Knife. It's 150 miles. Not a transcontinental trip.

 

[moonchild1970]

Still. These are kind of fragile fish. Best to make it as easy as possible on them and keep the water best you can.