aclimating

Imanz0 · 04/04/2008, 06:50 PM

What is that, iv heard that you do for corals, im about to buy some thing monday, and i want to know what that is, whats its for, and how to do it.

DLANDINO · 04/04/2008, 07:31 PM

There are a few ways, some more complicated than others. I would do a search on the internet for the procedures. Myself, I have successfully added coral to my display by floating for temp for an hour and then adding one shot glass full of my tank water to the floating bag every 15 min for a period of 2 hrs. So, three hrs total. Take the coral from the bag and place it in your display once the time is up. Never let the water in the bag get into your display. Throw it out. I am sure others will chime in here with more methods ranging from slow drip to dip baths. Good luck and research research research!

Dave

Imanz0 · 04/04/2008, 07:36 PM

so i let it float for 15 min, then i add some of the water from my tank to the bag. How much do i add every 15 min?

Markw93 · 04/04/2008, 07:45 PM

one shot glass full, but there are MANY different ways to acclimate, not just this one so do your research. Jumping gung-ho into saltwater isnt the right way to go about it. Make sure you know what your doind before you dio it or it most likely could crash your entire tank and all of its enhabitants. Research Research Research!! lol

Imanz0 · 04/04/2008, 08:17 PM

Everyone tells me to do research, but this is how im doing it, so can i get a link to a website, or just strait out tell me instead of "research"

DLANDINO · 04/04/2008, 08:21 PM

Try this one. http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/g...ral_pagesid=19

04/04/2008, 06:50 PM	#1
Imanz0 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 404	aclimating What is that, iv heard that you do for corals, im about to buy some thing monday, and i want to know what that is, whats its for, and how to do it.

04/04/2008, 07:45 PM	#4
Markw93 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	one shot glass full, but there are MANY different ways to acclimate, not just this one so do your research. Jumping gung-ho into saltwater isnt the right way to go about it. Make sure you know what your doind before you dio it or it most likely could crash your entire tank and all of its enhabitants. Research Research Research!! lol __________________ Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire, I stand with those who favor fire. But if I had to perish twice, I think I know enough to hate to say, that for destruction, ice is powerful and would suffice. Current Tank Info: None as of yet

04/04/2008, 07:31 PM	#2
DLANDINO D.L. Heritage Rings Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, CT USA Posts: 5,610	There are a few ways, some more complicated than others. I would do a search on the internet for the procedures. Myself, I have successfully added coral to my display by floating for temp for an hour and then adding one shot glass full of my tank water to the floating bag every 15 min for a period of 2 hrs. So, three hrs total. Take the coral from the bag and place it in your display once the time is up. Never let the water in the bag get into your display. Throw it out. I am sure others will chime in here with more methods ranging from slow drip to dip baths. Good luck and research research research! Dave

04/04/2008, 07:36 PM	#3
Imanz0 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 404	so i let it float for 15 min, then i add some of the water from my tank to the bag. How much do i add every 15 min?

04/04/2008, 08:17 PM	#5
Imanz0 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 404	Everyone tells me to do research, but this is how im doing it, so can i get a link to a website, or just strait out tell me instead of "research"

04/04/2008, 08:21 PM	#6
DLANDINO D.L. Heritage Rings Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clinton, CT USA Posts: 5,610	Try this one. http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/g...ral_pagesid=19