I don't drip acclimate fish. I simply float bag for temp acclimation, then into the tank the fish goes. You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Paste as plain text instead. Only 75 emoji are allowed. Display as a link instead. Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. Beginners Discussion. Search In. How long do you acclimate for?
Reply to this topic Start new topic. Recommended Posts. Posted June 7, How long would you recommend? Share this post Link to post. About an hour if I drip, but I usually only float and drop after 20 mins. An hour and I drip acclimated, occasionally removing some water from the bag.
If it's a coral I make sure there's at least 1 litre of water left and use it to dip. However long it takes me to open the bag and pull the fish out. Acclimation is overrated except under extreme circumstances.
Mike P. First I float for about 15 mins then I drip for an hour. Once the bag is full, use a net to scoop your fish out of the bag and into its new home! To learn how to alter the salinity of your aquarium water, read more from our Veterinary co-author! Did this summary help you? Yes No. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy.
Cookie Settings. Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Measure the specific gravity of your tank. The specific gravity of a body of water is its relative salinity in relation to pure water. A higher specific gravity means that there is a higher percentage of salt dissolved in that water.
These devices can be purchased through an online retailer or from some pet stores. Place one or two drops of salt water into the refractometer. Hold the device towards a light source and look through the lens. Record the specific gravity reading in the lens. The ideal specific gravity of a reef aquarium is between 1. Adjust the tank's salinity if needed.
If your tank has a higher or lower specific gravity than your fish's transportation bag, you'll need to adjust your tank's salinity accordingly. Note that it's easier for a fish to adjust to a lower salinity than a higher salinity. An increase in water salinity is more likely to shock a fish than a decrease. You can raise your aquarium's salinity by adding more aquarium salt to your tank. Remember that making these changes to a tank that's already populated with fish could stress or kill those fish.
For this reason, you'll want to use a quarantine tank to acclimate your new fish before adding it to your primary aquarium. Transfer your fish to the tank.
Once you've adjusted your aquarium's specific gravity to meet your fish's transportation bag, your fish can be transferred into the aquarium. Make sure the tank's temperature and pH are acceptable for your fish, then use a fine mesh fish net to carefully transfer your fish into the tank. Method 2. Test the pH of your bag's water. Since your fish is acclimated to the pH of its transportation bag's water, you will need to adjust the aquarium's pH accordingly. You can purchase home aquarium pH testing kits from your local pet store or through an online retailer.
Oh and its better to get your own stuff rather than steal your partners! Trust me I got yelled at many times before getting my own! Like any process, there need to be a few things prepared before you begin the acclimation process.
These simple steps are to help the move be as stress-free as possible for your new fish:. Now your fish are ready to begin one of the fluid acclimation processes, depending on their sensitivity.
There are two tried and tested methods of acclimating not just fish, but these also work for acclimating invertebrates and corals. Each process depends on the sensitivity of the organism being moved. Leave off the aquarium lights for the rest of the day if able.
If unable, slowly bring up the lights to full intensity after a minimum of four hours after fish introduction. I like to acclimate new fish in the early evening. This allows a longer period for the new fish to settle in before the next full day of light. Keep an eye on your new introductions. Many established fish may begin to chase and terrorize your new additions. I taped a mirror to the side of the aquarium, then my Yellow Tang harassed itself for the next two days, giving my Butterfly a chance to get settled.
After removing the mirror, the Yellow Tang was back to normal. But now, I saw a different side of the issue. Seeing the opposition got me thinking:. Had I been making a mistake this whole time?
Was it bad to drip acclimate? I knew acclimation was a more humane way of introducing a fish to life in my home, of course. The gradual blending of water from my tank with water in the bag allowed the fish the greatest chance of success, with lower stress. So I did the next obvious thing. I asked Siri for some help. I confirmed some of the most reputable online stores recommended drip acclimation for new arrivals purchased through their site.
Not only did they recommend it, but they also put their money behind that recommendation. Live Aquaria is arguably the best brand in the business when it comes to high-quality livestock.
They provide an easy-to-read acclimation guide for new arrivals. Naturally, you want to protect this investment by executing a proper acclimation process once the specimens arrive at your door. So that suggests they recognize the stress the fish go through as they travel from their store to you. Another online store I respect a lot is That Fish Place. Shameless plug for Pennsylvania. They offer a similar day guarantee , with a few exceptions and limits so make sure you read it thoroughly before purchase.
And look what they have to say regarding their fish purchases. For this reason, we offer all our customers a limited Day Guarantee on all fish, invertebrates, and live plant purchases made through our mail-order service.
So what ARE those acclimation procedures? That means you get the same instructions for a drip acclimate method or, you know, that cup option — without the handy pictures this time.
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