Bandwagon!!!

[PeacockKeeper]

Soooooo...with all the hype of the Azuls, I tried to ignore it but finally gave in, jumped on the bandwagon and purchased four from Rich. This will be the first time I ordered thru mail and is skeptical about my next move when they get here (hopefully Friday). I have searched the threads and read about settling fishes in but I want to hear it from the Peacock Bass keepers' mouth as this is the most I have paid for fishes. Help me out guys, I don't want to lose any. Do I just float them for 15-20 like always and let them go free? Thanks in advance.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GETTING SOME ZULLIES BEFORE ORINOS.....YAYAHHHHHHH!!!

 

[shookONES]

I've always been a strong advocate of the drip method when acclimating new fish, but when dealing with fish that have been in transit for a while, you'll have to use your better judgment. If the fish appear stressed, its best to do a quick acclimation and get them in your tank as soon as possible. Otherwise, put the fish in a small bucket, set up the drip line, and cover the bucket you reduce stress.

 

[R1_Ridah]

As mentioned slowly drip acclimate to reduce stress from PH and Temp change.

What I do is provide PLENTY of O2 in the bucket they are acclimating in and add a few drops of Nova aqua....More O2 the better IMO.

 

[mjuniorc]

dripp... drippp... drippppp.........

 

[silverdragon]

yeh iw ouldnt just float and let them swim out.. drip acclimate is the way with a few airstones in the bucket..

 

[PeacockKeeper]

Thanks fellas...this will be my first attempt at drippin so help me god.

One more question...so I drip the fishes in the bucket and then afterward I just pour that water back into the tank?

 

[Tongue33]

Ask Rich what his parameters are Save yourself from stressing fish period.. Just my opinion...

 

[channarox]

i usually dont acclimate...
but if i ever get them shipped to me then i would definitely drip.

 

[pnoydlyte]

Thanks fellas...this will be my first attempt at drippin so help me god.

One more question...so I drip the fishes in the bucket and then afterward I just pour that water back into the tank?

my methods may differ from others but i drip and pour half a cup of aged water into the bucket ever 5 mins and drain half of the water when its nearly full..and after 30 mins to an hour has passed id do a 20% water change and pour in aged water that ive been pouring into the bucket..but by no means pour the water back into the tank

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Normally i just float and pour em in LOL..... but if they were shipped i would drip...

And pix would be awesome once they arrive