not saying you or T1 acclimating procedure is wrong...if it works, then it works. but here is a type i use every time rays are shipped to me and have been in the box more than 3hrs...
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5350
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5350