If the water conditions are the same, do i still need to do the full acclimation?

[dasjestyr]

I was just wondering as i am kind of new. But when I purchase a new specimen from the LFS and get home; if i test the water and the pH and salinity are the same, do I still need to go through all of the water acclimation steps (like slow drip) or can I just do the temperature acclimation part?

 

[Gti_Leo]

the only live stock you need to really drip acclimate are shrimps, else a temp acclimation is all thats needed

its still never a bad thing to drip acclimate though, it eases whatever you'rte acclimating to the different water perameters

 

[slitherbomb]

I've only ever acclimated for temp. Nothing has died yet, not even shrimp.

 

[huma-huma]

I've only ever acclimated for temp. Nothing has died yet, not even shrimp.

You are extremely lucky

If the differences in parameters isn't too extreme, a temp acclimation will suffice, but let's be honest, when it comes to sw livestock, the majority of lfs out there simply don't offer a refund/living guarantee....that being said, although a drip acclimation isn't really necessary, its a safeguard and stress reducer if you can get into the habit of doing it everytime, I'd suggest it

We invest a lot of money into our sw livestock, something as simple as a drip acclimation can help by reducing stress and therefore lowering the chances of sickness

 

[slitherbomb]

You are extremely lucky

If the differences in parameters isn't too extreme, a temp acclimation will suffice, but let's be honest, when it comes to sw livestock, the majority of lfs out there simply don't offer a refund/living guarantee....that being said, although a drip acclimation isn't really necessary, its a safeguard and stress reducer if you can get into the habit of doing it everytime, I'd suggest it

We invest a lot of money into our sw livestock, something as simple as a drip acclimation can help by reducing stress and therefore lowering the chances of sickness

Yeah, now I know to do that. I'd HATE to lose $30 because of stupidity.

 

[huma-huma]

I wouldn't really say it was stupidity we all do it at some point, its just a good habit to have because like you said, itd suck to lose a 30 dollar fish because he wasn't acclimated properly

 

[Gti_Leo]

i did it today with snaild and crabs, but then again i bought 3 snails and 3 crabs and i paid $10.50, i probably wasted more money in gas to get to the story then i paid to get the inverts

 

[slitherbomb]

I wouldn't think you need to acclimate hermits or snails. Most are less than a dollar lol

 

[hackteck]

for snails and crabs i just temp acclimate and drop them in