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Old 12-20-2007, 02:37 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: Yay! I'm finally getting some Dwarf Cichlid. Help me acclimate them please?

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Originally Posted by JanS View Post

I personally don't use the drip method because it seems the faster you can get them out of the bag water and into a tank, the less stress they have, and that's more true if they've been shipped.

I just float the bag in the tank to get the temp equalized, then gently pour them into a net over a bucket and release them from the net into the tank. It's also a good idea to turn the tank lights off for a few hours after they've been released into the tank to reduce stress.
Ditto...I got the same intructions from the best breeders.

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