Fish Transfer

[Dusty280]

I want to transfer some fish from tank #1 to tank #2. I did a pH test on first tank and it was 6.5. I did pH test on second tank and it is 7.4. First tank has fish, the second tank is cycled and where the fish will be transferred. What should I do about the pH difference before the transfer? I am transferring two angelfish and three corys. Tank #1 is 10 gallons and tank #2 is 50 gallons. Both tanks are planted with ecocomplete substrate.

 

[librarygirl]

I think if you drip acclimate them they should be OK. Here's some instructions: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/drip-acclimation-151279.html

 

[Dusty280]

Can this same method be used from tank to tank instead of bag to tank?

 

[mfdrookie516]

Use a bucket. Any time I transfer fish from one tank to another, I drip them for a good hour or more.