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forcrz6
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Originally Posted by hdross
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I am receiving an order today with four fish. My question is should all four fish be released in to the box for acclimation at the same time or do I set up four separate containers? I will also have a shrimp.
Well as far as Acclimation, it is always good to do the Drip method. to Acclimate them. It is 1 of the less stress inducing ways to get your fish ready for you display tank.
Now, even though you are getting fish from SWF.com it is still the best Idea to QT them. Im not saying that there is anything wrong with the SWF.coms fish. But it is a good practice to always QT any new fish. But that is just my opinion.
http:///forum/post/3054648
I am receiving an order today with four fish. My question is should all four fish be released in to the box for acclimation at the same time or do I set up four separate containers? I will also have a shrimp.
Well as far as Acclimation, it is always good to do the Drip method. to Acclimate them. It is 1 of the less stress inducing ways to get your fish ready for you display tank.
Now, even though you are getting fish from SWF.com it is still the best Idea to QT them. Im not saying that there is anything wrong with the SWF.coms fish. But it is a good practice to always QT any new fish. But that is just my opinion.
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tfolke1
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I've always mixed mine and did them all together, And I've never had a problem. I am however a touch on the lazy side and usually pressed for time.
I'm sure it would be better to do them seperately if you have the capabilities and the patience.
I believe that I've read that they sometimes keep invertebrates at a different salinity than shrimp, so you may want to check the water before you combine them.
I usually cover it so that they can't jump out if they get spooked.
I'm sure it would be better to do them seperately if you have the capabilities and the patience.
I believe that I've read that they sometimes keep invertebrates at a different salinity than shrimp, so you may want to check the water before you combine them.
I usually cover it so that they can't jump out if they get spooked.
spanko
Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3054687
I have never done the drip method....I float the bags, and then I start changing the water....take some of bagged water out, put some of mine in.....etc....etc...Never lost any fish this way...
This is the way I do it too. then you have 4 different containers one for each fish, and you have the added benefit of temp balance you don't get with dripping into a container.
http:///forum/post/3054687
I have never done the drip method....I float the bags, and then I start changing the water....take some of bagged water out, put some of mine in.....etc....etc...Never lost any fish this way...
This is the way I do it too. then you have 4 different containers one for each fish, and you have the added benefit of temp balance you don't get with dripping into a container.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3054705
This is the way I do it too. then you have 4 different containers one for each fish, and you have the added benefit of temp balance you don't get with dripping into a container.
http:///forum/post/3054705
This is the way I do it too. then you have 4 different containers one for each fish, and you have the added benefit of temp balance you don't get with dripping into a container.
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3054687
I have never done the drip method....I float the bags, and then I start changing the water....take some of bagged water out, put some of mine in.....etc....etc...Never lost any fish this way...
First, as a "newby" to SW, I have to say to everyone here THANK YOU!!! Since joining these msg boards I have gained more knowledge about this hobby in one month than I could've on my own
Now my ? using the bag method how much water do you swap each time, and how long do you do it? I have until now done the drip method for about 30 min doing each fish individually. I've never lost anything but I am constantly nervous of the water temp dropping too low. Getting new arrivals is spose ta be exciting and fun but it's kinda stressful if ya know what I mean
http:///forum/post/3054687
I have never done the drip method....I float the bags, and then I start changing the water....take some of bagged water out, put some of mine in.....etc....etc...Never lost any fish this way...
First, as a "newby" to SW, I have to say to everyone here THANK YOU!!! Since joining these msg boards I have gained more knowledge about this hobby in one month than I could've on my own
Now my ? using the bag method how much water do you swap each time, and how long do you do it? I have until now done the drip method for about 30 min doing each fish individually. I've never lost anything but I am constantly nervous of the water temp dropping too low. Getting new arrivals is spose ta be exciting and fun but it's kinda stressful if ya know what I mean
spanko
Active Member
The procedure I use;
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
jas1
Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3054800
The procedure I use;
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
THANKS SPANKO!!!! just in time, too. My order just arrived
http:///forum/post/3054800
The procedure I use;
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
THANKS SPANKO!!!! just in time, too. My order just arrived
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Imo fish arriving to your house are all ready in a stressed state to put multiple fish in a small box to acclimate will only heighten the stress
spanko
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3054817
Imo fish arriving to your house are all ready in a stressed state to put multiple fish in a small box to acclimate will only heighten the stress
+1 with my esteemed colleague from the great state of Florida!
http:///forum/post/3054817
Imo fish arriving to your house are all ready in a stressed state to put multiple fish in a small box to acclimate will only heighten the stress
+1 with my esteemed colleague from the great state of Florida!
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3054800
The procedure I use;
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
This is what I do too....It helps to empty the bag water into a container though.....I lost a $25 Cleaner Shrimp down the drain once
You can be assured that will never happen again
http:///forum/post/3054800
The procedure I use;
Empty about 1/2 of the water in the bag down the drain, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Float the bag in the tank and every 10 minutes add about 1/4 cup of tank water to the bag. Do this for 1/2 hour than take the bag and again empty out 1/2 of the water, be careful here, don't let the fishy come out.
Repeat the floating and addition for the next 1/2 hour.
This gives you a 1 hour acclimation all the while the temp becommingstaying the same as the tank. At that point add the fish, not the water, to the tank and discard the water. Lights out for the rest of the day and the night to let it calm down and hopefully keep the other fish away from it. Litghting as usual the next day.
This is what I do too....It helps to empty the bag water into a container though.....I lost a $25 Cleaner Shrimp down the drain once
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3054821
+1 with my esteemed colleague from the great state of Florida!
No need to politic Henry you are already a legend in Florida
http:///forum/post/3054821
+1 with my esteemed colleague from the great state of Florida!
No need to politic Henry you are already a legend in Florida
salty blues
Active Member
Originally Posted by tfolke1
http:///forum/post/3054679
...... keep invertebrates at a different salinity than shrimp, so you may want to check the water before you combine them.
Well, a shrimp is an invertebrate.
http:///forum/post/3054679
...... keep invertebrates at a different salinity than shrimp, so you may want to check the water before you combine them.
Well, a shrimp is an invertebrate.
hdross
New Member
Just a little update on my acclimation I did put all of the fish together in the styrofoam box and started the drip method. After four hours before putting the fish in the tank I added a little food all of the fish but the gobbie were eating. I then added them to the tank with the lights off. Everything went well no bullying or fighting in the tank. After four hours of lights out turned the lights on and everyone eating well when fed. The only problem I noted was the flame hawk picking on the coral banded shrimp, but he has quit this morning. I must say all fish were healthy and nice sized specimens.