Acclimating with only a 12G Tank

[NewbieFish]

It's going to be about 2 - 4 weeks but just so I know. What's the best suggestion on how to acclimate new coral with 7G of water in a 12G tank? From what I've read, it seems like the drip approach is best.??? Idk

 

[austinsdad]

I always wondered about that too since it takes a substantial amount of acclimation water, not leaving you with much. What to replace it with? PWC time to add new SW, or what?

 

[austinsdad]

Input anybody? I'm dying to know the answer too.

 

[iDream]

i would just PWC, nice new water for your new friend! your taking water out anyway, might as well while youre there


and what do you mean 7G of water? is it not filled all the way or is it displacement from your rock and sand?

 

[austinsdad]

Rock and sand displacement I'm sure.

 

[NewbieFish]

New pics and water numbers.

NO2- 0 ppm
NO3- 80 ppm
pH 8.4
NH3/4 0 ppm

My nitrate level is way too high. How much water should I take out of my 12g. I have about 7g of water?

 

[NewbieFish]

I'm taking the water out for my 1st water change....FYI

 

[austinsdad]

I'd suggest a new thread titled something like, "Finished my cycle and Nitrates high now" or "water change suggestions after cycle finish". Include the information on the cycle method and the fact that it's the first water change. Might clarify the comment about only 7g of water. 0r don't even use it since the pic shows rock and one would assume there's some displacement

Will likely get no responses here. Good luck.

 

[iDream]

i would do a nice 3-4G if its your first, and those nitrates are pretty high

 

[NewbieFish]

i would do a nice 3-4G if its your first, and those nitrates are pretty high

After the 3.5g water charge here are the numbers:
pH 8.4
NHs 0
NO2 0
NO3 20

 

[iDream]

much better , youll want to try to keep the trates under 20ppm

 

[NewbieFish]

Everything is great. I've drip affiliated my 1st cleaners a zebra astra and a bandit shrimp so far so good.

 

[NewbieFish]

Here are the new additions. Plus 10 little hermits.

 

[austinsdad]

Nice! Bet you're kinda partial to the coral banded already. What'd you decide on for food?

 

[NewbieFish]

Frozen brine cubes. Cut in half. The shrimp and the brain love it.

 

[austinsdad]

Remember to rinse'm. Didja also do the garlic additive?

 

[NewbieFish]

Yep. No guard tho. Should I even with jus the shrimp?

 

[austinsdad]

Especially the shrimp. Has no nutritional value by itself. A must if you feed fish soon, but the crab'll love it too.