[Nhcoll-l] Does anyone sell 120mm 1 gallon jars anymore?

[Rob Robins]

In my experience, the main reason folks want a 120 mm jar aperture is that the “extra cm” over the standard, largest jar aperture of 110 mm affords the opportunity to put a deep bodied specimen in it.

Usually just one or two such specimens; specimens which come close to fitting in the 110mm aperture jar but are just a smidge too big.

In fishes, it could be called “Lepomis phenomenon.” (Though here in Florida, also the “large cichlid” phenomenon).

(I.e., If you’ve got 200 Fundulus or 200 Acris or 50 shrews – we’re generally not having conversations about 110 vs. 120 mm apertures).

But from a space and cost perspective (thinking of those who will manage the collection after you are gone!):

IF a quality specimen tank is available and if the time and labor can be afforded, I find that long-term, it is more space efficient and cost-effective to instead sew on tag(s), and register that one or two specimens to a tank.

In turn, you reserve that precious shelf space, which is more accessible than the tank, for multiple smaller jars or for gallon jar lots with many more, but comparatively smaller specimens.

Rob

Robert H. Robins
Collection Manager
Division of Ichthyology
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Florida Museum
1659 Museum Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32611-7800
Office: (352) 273-1957
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The UF Fish Collection is moving:
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fish/

Search the Collection:
http://specifyportal.flmnh.ufl.edu/fishes/

Search samples suitable for dna analysis:
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/grr/holdings/

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My experience is that when tightened, there is a deflection that does not make a good seal.  I do use them, but in many cases I “seal” the jar with electrician’s tape – a nuisance so I avoid using gallon jars unless absolutely necessary.

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https://www.berlinpackaging.com/lp120-120-400-pp-white-ribbed-caps-unlined/

Paul Larson at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission suggested these lids to me when I had the same question a few months ago.
I haven’t gotten around to ordering them yet, but they use them in FL and the measurements suggest they would fit our 1 Gal + ½ Gal jars here too.
-Nate

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Hello Everyone, I am interested in restocking our 1 gallon glass jars that fit 120mm lids. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a website that sells them. Can anyone point me to where these are still available? Thank you! Caroline Haymaker,

Hello Everyone,

I am interested in restocking our 1 gallon glass jars that fit 120mm lids. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a website that sells them. Can anyone point me to where these are still available?

Thank you!

Caroline Haymaker, Associate Collection Manager
Marine Biodiversity Center
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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