Live Rock Pickup Question

[lhkorn99]

Will be picking up Live Rock Later tonight from an MR member. What is the best way to transport? Just put it in a bucket? Should I have any water in the bucket? Should I wrap in newspapers to keep moist? If I want to make a 30 minute stop on the way can I do that, or go straight home? I have a 20 mile drive after I pick it up....any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Dace]

Just wrap it in news paper and pour some salt water over it and you should be fine. 30 minutes stop will be fine

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Wet newspaper will do.When you take it home,place it in warm sea water for a bit.

 

[SIReefer]

I would transport w/minimal water. A 20 mile drive shouldn't take too long. If you use water in buckets make sure you seal top well, as tank saltwater and car upholstery do not mix.

 

[lhkorn99]

Thanks..I think I will pour a lilttle water and wrap in newspaper...I wanted to do food shopping on the way home but maybe ill drop it at home first and then go.

Thanks for the quick replies!

 

[House of Laughter]

if you're going to go that short a distance, keepit submerged and there will be NO cycle after - likey wrapping it in newspaper will be the same result (as long as you don't go shopping).

Good luck with it -

Overflow box will be here tomorrow

House

 

[lhkorn99]

Thanks... im going to change my schedule so I do the shopping before. Thanks Jim

 

[lhkorn99]

Unfortunatly I got screwed on the deal. Changed my whole day today to go to NJ and all the rock was sold, although I was not told......I think Richie will hook me up this week though.