Acclimation for Inverts - Aquarium Advice

Viperboy · 09-03-2006, 02:31 AM

Ok so my cycle is coming to an end and im gonna get 1 or 2 of those clean up crew invert packs from liveaquaria and was wondering what kind of acclimation is required for like snails hermits and stars .... i know when i got MTS for my FW i would just throw em in and they would be fine but im assuming its a little different for saltwater inverts .... and any advice on taking care of this specis is welcome also seeing as this is my first SW tank .. TIA

Ray

courtneyclv · 09-03-2006, 07:10 AM

I am going to warn you..do not get hermits and mix them with snails!!!

I had a large hermit and he ate a baby trigger, shrimp, 20 snails, emerald crab..all in a week.
Also, my tiny tiny blue and brown legged crabs (1/4 inch) gang up on my snails and take their shells too!!!
So all I can say is..I am CRABLESS forever. I don't even bother with them.

If I were you I would suggest different kinds of snails, brittle starfish (in awhile when your tank is a bit old)

I once I didn't drip water from my tank into the baggie from the LFS and a few snails must have died from shock. Make sure to be patient when acclimating so that the temp AND salinity can even out.

Courtney

**lando** · 09-03-2006, 10:56 AM

smaller species of reef hermits are generally safe, like the scarlet or blue-leg. There are other larger species of hermits that are not safe in a reef tank. Ordering a clean up crew package should ensure you get the correct species.

Acclimation for inverts can be tricky as they are sensitive to varying water conditions. I use a 2 hour drip acclimation with mine.

Viperboy · 09-03-2006, 11:43 AM

Could you explain this drip acclimation .... ive heard of it but never done it ... i use a diff one for FW where i take out water out of the bag and replace it with tank water over a period of time

Ray

Hara · 09-03-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Viperboy

Could you explain this drip acclimation .... ive heard of it but never done it ... i use a diff one for FW where i take out water out of the bag and replace it with tank water over a period of time

Ray

This should help

http://www.fantasyreef.com/showthread.php?t=851

**roka64** · 09-03-2006, 12:35 PM

I drip my inverts for at least 2 hours, just to be safe.

09-03-2006, 02:31 AM	#1
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	Acclimation for Inverts Ok so my cycle is coming to an end and im gonna get 1 or 2 of those clean up crew invert packs from liveaquaria and was wondering what kind of acclimation is required for like snails hermits and stars .... i know when i got MTS for my FW i would just throw em in and they would be fine but im assuming its a little different for saltwater inverts .... and any advice on taking care of this specis is welcome also seeing as this is my first SW tank .. TIA Ray

09-03-2006, 10:56 AM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,701 Images: 46	smaller species of reef hermits are generally safe, like the scarlet or blue-leg. There are other larger species of hermits that are not safe in a reef tank. Ordering a clean up crew package should ensure you get the correct species. Acclimation for inverts can be tricky as they are sensitive to varying water conditions. I use a 2 hour drip acclimation with mine. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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09-03-2006, 07:10 AM	#2
courtneyclv Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 174	I am going to warn you..do not get hermits and mix them with snails!!! I had a large hermit and he ate a baby trigger, shrimp, 20 snails, emerald crab..all in a week. Also, my tiny tiny blue and brown legged crabs (1/4 inch) gang up on my snails and take their shells too!!! So all I can say is..I am CRABLESS forever. I don't even bother with them. If I were you I would suggest different kinds of snails, brittle starfish (in awhile when your tank is a bit old) I once I didn't drip water from my tank into the baggie from the LFS and a few snails must have died from shock. Make sure to be patient when acclimating so that the temp AND salinity can even out. Courtney

09-03-2006, 11:43 AM	#4
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	Could you explain this drip acclimation .... ive heard of it but never done it ... i use a diff one for FW where i take out water out of the bag and replace it with tank water over a period of time Ray