Drip Acclimation Water Temp

[Tank2379]

How do you keep the water at a steady temperature when using drop acclimation method I come to find that the temperature drops about 5 to 10 degress? Any ideas?

 

[Innovator]

Unless invertebrates, I drip by leaving the airline either partial or full stream which should keep a reasonable temperature. Floating the bag in the aquarium for 10minutes prior to should also help.

 

[Tank2379]

understood but when acclimating for more than 45 minutes seem the temp starts to drop. Sounds like a plan.

 

[melosu58]

I`ve heard of folks placing a heating blanket under the bucket.

 

[jonnythan]

A small reptile under-tank heater would be great under a bucket.

 

[ryshark]

It also helps to periodically remove some of the water during the drip process. The smaller the water volume the easier the water being dripped in helps to sustain the temperature.