tuzeman Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 So, probably over-reacting here, but my tank has cycled and I've had the CUC in for about a week. Finally bought my first fish, a perc. here's the thing, after drip acclimating this guy, I put him in. Now it's been a few hours and he's at the very top of the tank, swimming somewhat erratically. I assume this is just a normal amount of stress, but since I'm new at all of this, I thought I'd check in...Should I be worried? (fyi, all params are fine, aquapod 24 modded with 2 maxi-jet 900's, 28 lbs live rock, chemipure, 1/4 sponge...) Link to comment
idog Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Drip acclimating a clown is too much and stresses them out. This is a normal behavior for new fish in a tank. He is just getting used to the flow dynamics. In a couple of days he will be fine. Link to comment
tuzeman Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Drip acclimating creates too much stress? I thought that was supposed to be the least stressful way of acclimating...no? Link to comment
idog Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Kepping the fish in the bag for longer than you need to creates alot of stress for a fish. Not to mention the nutrient soup the bag becomes. MAny of the reefers here do a max 15 minute acclimation for hardy fish like a clown. Some only acclimate for temp. The least stressful acclimation is as quick as possible without shocking the fish. Link to comment
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