flamewrasse03
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What do you guys think from personal experience is the best way to acclimate new corals to the aquarium? :happyfish
Best way to acclimate corals?
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nm reef
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I also drip acclimate...takes longer but I believe it is a much better method. I use a 3 gal mop bucket that is modified to allow me to have the shipping bag open and a line from the sump drips into it at a very slow rate...normally it'll take a few hours before I place the coral in my reef. There are also a few products that folks use to dip new corals in that supposedly help remove unwanted pests...but I've never used them...yet.:thinking:
007
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slightly unrelated here . . . my question is two fold:
How do you maintain temperature when drip acclimating. I have tried this method in the past, however the temp always falls several degress below the tank. Would I be able to re-float the bag after I have drip acllimated to bring it back up, but this to me seems like a drastic swing in a very short amount of time. What do you all think? (This is in relation to all acclimation of all things living, not just corals.)
Second question . . . a LFS here in my area (Not one that I frequent very often) is run by a pretty reputable guy and one who knows his stuff (He passed the "dumb" hobbiest test).
He says that he doesnt acclimate corals at all. Floats the bag, brings it up to temp, and drops it in. I have actaually seen him do it, and the coral was fine. Granted, it did take longer to fully open, and he told me that it would, but I saw the same coral several weeks later and it was perfectly fine and showing new growth. Anyone else ever hear or done this? (he only does this with corals, he drip acclimates fish and inverts)
How do you maintain temperature when drip acclimating. I have tried this method in the past, however the temp always falls several degress below the tank. Would I be able to re-float the bag after I have drip acllimated to bring it back up, but this to me seems like a drastic swing in a very short amount of time. What do you all think? (This is in relation to all acclimation of all things living, not just corals.)
Second question . . . a LFS here in my area (Not one that I frequent very often) is run by a pretty reputable guy and one who knows his stuff (He passed the "dumb" hobbiest test).
He says that he doesnt acclimate corals at all. Floats the bag, brings it up to temp, and drops it in. I have actaually seen him do it, and the coral was fine. Granted, it did take longer to fully open, and he told me that it would, but I saw the same coral several weeks later and it was perfectly fine and showing new growth. Anyone else ever hear or done this? (he only does this with corals, he drip acclimates fish and inverts)
banshee
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I don't acclimate corals either. I just float the bag to get the temp to match and then just put it in. I am careful with corals that can't be exposed to air, though. I don't think I have lost any corals by doing this in the last few years. I have lost some when I was a beginner, but I don't know if it was due to my "acclimation procedure".
007
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Well . . . I bought some cheapo coral frags and am going to give it a shot.
I hope they live though . . . i got one hell of a deal.
Ricordia . . . . . . $2.99
Sarcophyton . . . $2.99
2 Gallons RO . . . $1.00 (only bad part of the deal)
Taking advantage of the new kid at the LFS that took advantage of me . . . . . PRICELESS.
I hope they live though . . . i got one hell of a deal.
Ricordia . . . . . . $2.99
Sarcophyton . . . $2.99
2 Gallons RO . . . $1.00 (only bad part of the deal)
Taking advantage of the new kid at the LFS that took advantage of me . . . . . PRICELESS.
dburr
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I also put them right in. Even the SPS, after th temp is right, take them out of the bag and expose them to air for almost a minute. When they go in the tank they slim over. This is a protective coat. Never had a problem.
My LFS has been doing it this way, they think the corals adjust faster and the polyops come out faster this way.
Dan
My LFS has been doing it this way, they think the corals adjust faster and the polyops come out faster this way.
Dan
nm reef
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The major reason I take extra time to acclimate mine is to reduce potential stress. Plus it allows time to inspect them closely for unwanted pests. To maintain the temp is not a major problem. For one I use a 3 gal bucket and I put 2 gal or so of my prepared water change water in it to float the bag. That room stays a very stable temp and the room temp is around 72 degrees...so too radical of a temp swing is not very likely. The coral is just allowed to adjust and stablise a bit prior to being placed in the display.
In the past I have just floated them and placed them with very few problems...I just want to be a little extra cautious. Can't hurt...:thinking:
In the past I have just floated them and placed them with very few problems...I just want to be a little extra cautious. Can't hurt...:thinking:
007
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as of now . . the current experiemnt is going quite well!
The leather was open within one hour of putting it into its hom and the Ric was already expanded within two. I have to admit . . . I am shocked at this but its a pleasant surprise to know that I don't really have to spend hours acclimating corals now!
The leather was open within one hour of putting it into its hom and the Ric was already expanded within two. I have to admit . . . I am shocked at this but its a pleasant surprise to know that I don't really have to spend hours acclimating corals now!