Hello--
I finally found a dealer that has both of the really hard to find African cichlids I wanted. Now, this will be the first time I've purchased fish and had them shipped. I was told by the breeder that due to the warm weather and the type of fish he can easily ship them 2-day.
Since this is my first time buying fish this way, I am wondering if there is anything additional I need to do to acclimate the fish before I put them in the tank? (Sadly, I don't have a quarantine tank--but I trust the breeder).
I know about the gradually adding my tank water to theirs. I know about rearranging the tank, feeding, etc. to distract the the current tenants, turning off the lights--that whole thing. I just wondered if there is anything you do to help them de-stress? I know the other fish will be curious about the new roommates, and I don't want them lethargic when I put them in the tank.
Hey, thanks!
I finally found a dealer that has both of the really hard to find African cichlids I wanted. Now, this will be the first time I've purchased fish and had them shipped. I was told by the breeder that due to the warm weather and the type of fish he can easily ship them 2-day.
Since this is my first time buying fish this way, I am wondering if there is anything additional I need to do to acclimate the fish before I put them in the tank? (Sadly, I don't have a quarantine tank--but I trust the breeder).
I know about the gradually adding my tank water to theirs. I know about rearranging the tank, feeding, etc. to distract the the current tenants, turning off the lights--that whole thing. I just wondered if there is anything you do to help them de-stress? I know the other fish will be curious about the new roommates, and I don't want them lethargic when I put them in the tank.
Hey, thanks!
