Hello my name is Kris, I have an Alligator Gar that is roughly 22 inches I am moving 9 hours away and am not sure how to do it safely any help would be most appreciated. Thanks 
Moving my Gator Gar
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Here is my monster Gar
Here is my monster Gar
I found the black storage bin that you can find at home depot work very good at moving gar under 30''(well that's the max length the bin can fit) here the link to that thing http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-gal-Tote-207585/202328879#.UfcBAW3pyes
Thanks for the link HungDang,
Keeping the lid open probably wont work tho most likely it will be on a trailer wont be enough room in the truck to sit with me was thinking if we stopped once in awhile I could just open the lid n give him or her some air.
Keeping the lid open probably wont work tho most likely it will be on a trailer wont be enough room in the truck to sit with me was thinking if we stopped once in awhile I could just open the lid n give him or her some air.
the lid is not completely seal off the whole bin so it can still get enough air in and out if you only need for half a day, or you can just drill the lid and make a bunch of small holes.
Cool thanks a lot was worried about him hes been around for a couple years n I've fed him tons of goldfish n about a dozen mice hahaha
ime temp is a killer... be sure whatever your transporting in is heated/temp controlled ect or on a day when the weather is acceptable. I would also bring along a few buckets of fresh water to do a wc with if needed.. when moving in open containers (not airtight bags) ammonia spikes ect can easily kill as well. I use the cheapo dip strips that may not be 100% accurate but will give me a heads up if its spiking.
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It is also wise to fast the fish for a couple days before moving him, this way the water won't get fouled as fast.