Aclimating?

[Psylk87]

What is the best way to acclimate RCS that have been shipped in the mail? Wanting to get the best survival rate that I can.

Thanks.



Oh also. Do you think 12 juveniles is too many or a good number to start a colony for a 5.5 gallon?

 

[Coursair]

Drip acclimation is best.

12 is fine.

 

[Bearchumjs]

Drip acclimation is best.

12 is fine.

+1 on drip acclimation.

 

[Psylk87]

How do I set up drip acclimation? Have never done it.

 

[Bearchumjs]

How do I set up drip acclimation? Have never done it.

Use a piece of air line tubing and tie a knot in the end. Put the untied end in your tank, get the suction going and watch how fast it drips. 2 drips per second is as fast as I go. Then stick it in the container the shrimp are in. Let it drip for an hour. I usually pour out half the water my livestock is in before I begin the drip. YouTube has videos about it.