Drip method
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nanook
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Hi flame
Basically, what you're trying to do with the drip method, is introduce your existing tank water to your new addition with a slow water drip.
I use a short (~2m) length of flexible airline tubing (green silicone tubing works best, 3/16" diameter) with an adjustable valve inserted somewhere along its' length.
With one end in your tank, start a siphon, and place the opposite end in your fish bag (I usually have the bag upright in a bucket, with a puncture at the top of the bag, to allow the tubing into the bag). Adjust the valve so that the water slowly drips into the bag. The drip should be slow enough that it takes at least an hour to double the existing bag water.
Does this help?
p.s. How's your flame doing?
Basically, what you're trying to do with the drip method, is introduce your existing tank water to your new addition with a slow water drip.
I use a short (~2m) length of flexible airline tubing (green silicone tubing works best, 3/16" diameter) with an adjustable valve inserted somewhere along its' length.
With one end in your tank, start a siphon, and place the opposite end in your fish bag (I usually have the bag upright in a bucket, with a puncture at the top of the bag, to allow the tubing into the bag). Adjust the valve so that the water slowly drips into the bag. The drip should be slow enough that it takes at least an hour to double the existing bag water.
Does this help?
p.s. How's your flame doing?
mr.marine
Member
thanks nanook. my flame is doing GREAT! at first he lost his color but now its fully back and he is as lively as can be! did u jump on the 68$ flames at services????? i paid 79 for mine. ive also heard another method of drip....something bout a turkey baster...anyways. what do you mean you put the bag in a bucket???? you dont float it inm the tank????? just wondering. do you use tis method for all your fish or just inverts. wait u cant float it in the tank caus you wouldnt be able to make a siphone! the siphon lasts even with the slow drip????? thanks for the info!
flame
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nanook
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Hi flame,
As much as I'd like a Flame Angel, I don't really have the room for one at this time. Too bad, their great looking fish!
As far as floating the bag in the tank, no, I don't do this. The bag is placed in a bucket (presumably on the floor below the tank), therefore a siphon is easily accomplished. I only use the bucket to help contain any leaks and also to help keep the bag upright.
Acclimatizing fish by the "drip method" accomplishes the same thing as floating (i.e. equalizing water temp and introducing the fish to your water) but in a slower fashion. This method never fails for me.
P.S. In the future you might give J&L Aquariums in Vancouver a try if you don't mind mail-order. Their prices are much more comparable to prices you'd find state side.
Good luck.
As much as I'd like a Flame Angel, I don't really have the room for one at this time. Too bad, their great looking fish!
As far as floating the bag in the tank, no, I don't do this. The bag is placed in a bucket (presumably on the floor below the tank), therefore a siphon is easily accomplished. I only use the bucket to help contain any leaks and also to help keep the bag upright.
Acclimatizing fish by the "drip method" accomplishes the same thing as floating (i.e. equalizing water temp and introducing the fish to your water) but in a slower fashion. This method never fails for me.
P.S. In the future you might give J&L Aquariums in Vancouver a try if you don't mind mail-order. Their prices are much more comparable to prices you'd find state side.
Good luck.