Drip Acclimation

[aquafreak]

Could someone please explain the procedure and materials required?

Thanks.

 

[RMPD109]

Check out this sight about halfway down the page

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=19&ref=3319&subref=AI

 

[quarryshark]

I can take a pick of mine when I get home. But my setup is pretty simple. I have a short (about 6" long) small diameter tube attached to a 3 way stopcock and a longer tubing (about 4 ft) leading from the stopcock to the container. I simply hook the unit to the side of my tank, open the stopcock and siphon the water through the tubing. Then I simply adjust the stopcock to the desired flow and place the longer tubing into the container.
I also place a small heater in the container.
Let the water drip at a very slow pace (about 2 hrs for fish, longer for inverts) until the PH, SPG and temperature match. Once they do match, you may place the animal in the system.

 

[steve-s]

http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/acclimation.htm

Cheers
Steve

 

[aquafreak]

Guess it'll be the new rule for Marine specimen introduction.

Thanks for the help!