6. Place the drip hose over the bag/container allowing the water to drip into the bag.

Sometimes you may need to secure the hose to the bag or container to prevent spillage.

7. When the container has filled with water, stop the siphon by closing the control valve. Discard 25% of the water from the bag and restart the drip.

8. Repeat step 7 until the bag/container has been filled 3-4 times. The fish will then be sufficiently acclimatized to the conditions of your tank

Drip acclimation in progress.

9. Net the fish and put them into the tank. Discard the bag water.

Now that you have successfully acclimatized your fish, you can look forward to a healthy tank and happy fish. Be sure to check the water parameters several times over the week following the introduction of any new arrivals, especially if you've increased the bioload of the tank. Although any illnesses on the new fish should have been detected in quarantine, good acclimating procedures contribute to healthy fish and a good experience for you, the aquarist.