drip acclimation question

[tinac]

I have an order coming tomorrow of cleaner shrimp, camel back shrimp, arrow crab and sand sifting snails. I just want to make sure I understand the acclimation. Can I acclimate all the inverts together in one bucket or should I do each kind separately? Please share more details of your acclimation procedures. Thanks!

 

[reef fool]

On a shipped order, I would acclimate separately. Only because you do not know if they came from the same systems/tanks. Acclimate the shrimp a little extra. They are sensitive! Did you know that camelbacks have been accused of eating corals? (mostly polyps)

 

[tinac]

Thanks for the advice. I am guessing it is best to use smaller buckets then. Do I get several drips going at once? This is the first time I have ordered. I did not know that about the camel shrimp...I don't have any corals yet, so probably ok for now.

 

[beerman]

If it comes in a separate bag I acclimate separately. I put each bag "contents" in a separate bucket and drip with some tubing from the main tank. I tie the tubing in a not so that it drips into the bucket. Shrimp I acclimate over several hours.