Best way to transport live rock?

[FreshSaltyGuy]

Hello all,

Need some advice please. I happen to come to Los Angeles until Thurs. I found someone selling 200 lbs. Of Fiji Rock, he is willing to sell me 50 lbs of it straight from his tank. The rocks he says are beautiful full of Coralline and is selling for $5/lb. I have a 6 1/2 hour drive home Thurs. What is the best way to transport these rocks especially if they come fresh out of his tank?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Really? In L.A. you say... Do you have his #... lol... All jokes aside.
Coleman style cooler,
If traveling back during the day in the back seat windows down or AC on. Or if coming back at night the trunk is fine. Live Rock has a much bigger tolerance level for temperature.
Pick up a battery bubbler at the bait shop if you are taking the 5. Or if no bubbler, you can take the local roads and have plenty of air exchange with the sloshing.

 

[FreshSaltyGuy]

Really? In L.A. you say... Do you have his #... lol... All jokes aside.
Coleman style cooler,
If traveling back during the day in the back seat windows down or AC on. Or if coming back at night the trunk is fine. Live Rock has a much bigger tolerance level for temperature.
Pick up a battery bubbler at the bait shop if you are taking the 5. Or if no bubbler, you can take the local roads and have plenty of air exchange with the sloshing.

Yes I can share it when done getting my 50 lbs. Thanks for the advice!

 

[RedoubtReef]

Throw it in an ice chest and ask him if he can provide enough water to just cover the rock. Make sure the water is up to temp of course.