Acclimation procedure for rtc?

[Jdj211]

What is the best method for acclimating a rtc, or any cat for that matter, to a new tank? I've heard all different ways and I was wondering what you guys had to say. I'm getting one later and he's about 4". I'm putting him in a 30 g grow out until he's about 7-8" then he's going into my 120.

 

[Hondacrx2]

Take a air house tie a knot in it and get a siphon going so it's only a drip and let it drip for awhile.

 

[Jdj211]

My rtc was doa and u mean drip tank water into the bag right?

 

[Hondacrx2]

Yes correct. I do this with my cats and rays and never lost one. And I am sorry for your lose. Hope they will send you another one

 

[Jdj211]

Thx for the advice. I'm getting another one soon. I'll let u kno how it goes

 

[BillyBob 72]

The drip method is a good one. Hope you have plans for a bigger tank after that 120 though. Will need at least a 1000 when he is fully grown, just fair warning makin sure you know....

 

[spadoc79]

i float mine for 5-10 minutes then drop them in.

 

[Jdj211]

I'm making plans for a bigger tank don't worry. How long will he last in a 7' round by 20" deep, approx. 535 gallons? What size should he be when I move him from that one to a bigger one?

 

[Jdj211]

Forget that last one. What about 8' round by 2' deep?

 

[Zfishies]

Maybe when he's around 4ft if he gets to that size lately I haven't seen an rtc over 4ft or 5ft you might be able to house him for life in that but bigger is always better spesh for these guys +VERY good filteration

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