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Acclimation Procedures
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The following procedure is recommended to safely and
successfully introduce new aquatic animals into an already established aquarium. This procedure must be closely followed for
you to be eligible for all of the benefits of the live guarantee. |
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Our Acclimation Procedure is a safe and simple way
to help your new aquatic pet adjust from the relatively stressful chemistry of its shipping bag to the healthy and safe conditions
of its new home. Though it may seem like the best course of action is to get your new pet into your clean aquarium as soon
as possible, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to note that a rapid change in water conditions can be more dangerous to an aquatic
animal than being kept longer in an unhealthy environment. It is this slow transition from shipping container to established
tank that is the focus of our Acclimation Procedure. SLOW IS GOOD, so take your time, and enjoy your new aquatic pet!
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Oceanlife Aquatics recommends that all newly purchased animals be quarantined in a separate tank before
introduction to the population of your established aquarium.
This procedure should take NO LONGER than 1 hour to complete.
Test
chemistry and make necessary adjustments to prepare your tank for acclimation.
You will need the following supplies:
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A good, non-abrasive net
• A plastic cup
• A clean, empty bucket for acclimating
• A bucket with
newly prepared seawater that is the same temperature as your aquarium.
• A thermometer
1.Turn off the light in
your aquarium and dim the lights in the room.
2. Cut the bag open below the metal clip and pour fish and water from the
bag into the empty bucket.
3. Add 1 cup of your aquarium water to the bucket slowly.
4. Repeat step #3 every 5 minutes
for 45 minutes.
5. Net fish and place in the aquarium.
6. Discard any water left in the bucket.
7. Replenish the
water you removed from your tank during the acclimation process with the newly prepared seawater.
8. Keep the aquarium
lights off and the room lights dimmed for at least the first 12 hours after acclimation.
Helpful Tips
Always
follow the steps of our acclimation procedure with all new specimens, even those that appear deceased. Many fish can appear
lifeless under conditions of depressed pH, but will “revive” as the pH increases during acclimation.
Always
turn off your aquarium lighting and dim lights in the room before, during and after acclimation. The only exceptions to this
guideline are corals. When Acclimating corals, begin with a low level of lighting and gradually work up to a higher level,
allowing the coral(s) time to adjust before lighting increases.
Never introduce an airstone or any other form of aeration
into the shipping bag. Aerating the water inside the shipping bag will only convert non-toxic ammonia to a toxic form that
will be extremely harmful to the animal.
Never expose sponges and gorganians (sea fans) to open air. This is the only case
where you will have to introduce some of the bag water into your aquarium. KEEP THESE SPECIES UNDER WATER AT ALL TIMES.
Do
not be too anxious to admire your new pets. Allow them to adjust to their new home before you expose them to bright lights
and attention.
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