hay u guys seem to know ur stuff the substrate in the tank is sand well is all gravel any good for plants maby even the same onece that are in the vid
The technique has two main drawbacks: 1) The open bag may not float due to relative weight and current in the aquarium, 2) adding water with a cup is not ideal since we want to do fine dilution at a drop-by-drop basis. Using the described technique is not impossible but highly tedious and stressful. For a small price you can get a better acclimation device, search youtube or Amazon with "Doradon acclimation".
This step is important because the pH of your tank and the water in the bag with your fish may also be different. You'll want to slowly add water from your tank into the bag to adjust that pH. I would not recommend skipping this step, especially for fish that have been shipped to you. The longer the fish is in the bag, the higher the ammonia levels will be due to waste from the fish. The combination of different pH levels, ammonia concentrations, and temperature can prove lethal for a new fish.
Can we just let the bag float in the water for 15 minutes the scoop the fish out and put it in the aquarium? Is the process any different from buying from the pet store or shipping from the internet?
umm well that fish i was talking about died...it jumped out over night hahah well...i got a small jewl fish and im acclimating it in my tank...it it ok to acclimate that fish in a tank with a tempature of 72???...im acclimating ut slowly
is it ok..if u already float the bagg in one tank and put water in it...but decided to put the fish in another....wut i did was float it in the other tank...and added a bucket full water from the tank i first float the bag in
i have a question. i want to catch a fish out of a lake (something small) then transfer into my aquarium. How would i do this? would it be the same process????
Great questions! Yes, it is the same process, but there are a few things to consider:
1. If you have fish currently in your aquarium, they may not be compatible with the wild fish. Some wild fish may be aggressive and attack other fish.
2. Fish coming from different environments may spread disease and parasites to one another.
3. Fishing may be prohibited at different times of the year and some species are protected. It would be best to check with local Department of Natural Resources office.
That's a great success story! Carolina Biological has been providing science educators and the general public with world-class science products and support for over 80 years, and we're delighted that we were able to help you.
Some general possibilities include: 1) the platy was diseased when purchased, 2) the aquarium was not properly dechlorinated, or 3) this freshwater fish was put into a saltwater aquarium. In some areas of the US (Atlanta and Boston, for example) it is necessary to use a chemical dechlorinator such as our ACE Eliminator (Carolina item# 671939). We also recommend talking to the company that sold you the fish to see if they can offer more information or even replace it.
it can be that there was a flaw in acclimation ,it cud kept in a sw aquarium , it got picked on byy other inmates ,or had a disease. :) hope dis helps
yea, this works for little fish like that but now how do I do this with my monster 16 inch tiger shovelnose catfish?
FootballPyro2069 1 month ago
Thank you for the help i got a 20 gallon tank for christmas and i am getting some fish today
snipapipa13 1 month ago
hay u guys seem to know ur stuff the substrate in the tank is sand well is all gravel any good for plants maby even the same onece that are in the vid
AwesomeAssassin1000 2 months ago
The technique has two main drawbacks: 1) The open bag may not float due to relative weight and current in the aquarium, 2) adding water with a cup is not ideal since we want to do fine dilution at a drop-by-drop basis. Using the described technique is not impossible but highly tedious and stressful. For a small price you can get a better acclimation device, search youtube or Amazon with "Doradon acclimation".
InfoDoradon 3 months ago
This step is important because the pH of your tank and the water in the bag with your fish may also be different. You'll want to slowly add water from your tank into the bag to adjust that pH. I would not recommend skipping this step, especially for fish that have been shipped to you. The longer the fish is in the bag, the higher the ammonia levels will be due to waste from the fish. The combination of different pH levels, ammonia concentrations, and temperature can prove lethal for a new fish.
CarolinaBiological 1 year ago
Can we just let the bag float in the water for 15 minutes the scoop the fish out and put it in the aquarium? Is the process any different from buying from the pet store or shipping from the internet?
BoraxoftheAmerica 1 year ago
Can't we just let the bag float in the water for 15 minutes the scoop the fish out and put it in the aquarium?
BoraxoftheAmerica 1 year ago
nice vid (:
EasyAquatics 1 year ago
umm well that fish i was talking about died...it jumped out over night hahah well...i got a small jewl fish and im acclimating it in my tank...it it ok to acclimate that fish in a tank with a tempature of 72???...im acclimating ut slowly
kongmong579 2 years ago
If youre following the acclimation procedure as outlined in the video, then a temperature of 72 degrees should be fine.
CarolinaBiological 2 years ago
is it ok..if u already float the bagg in one tank and put water in it...but decided to put the fish in another....wut i did was float it in the other tank...and added a bucket full water from the tank i first float the bag in
kongmong579 2 years ago
We recommend not doing this as it may have undesirable results on the short and long term health of your fish.
CarolinaBiological 2 years ago
Although this is acclimation is done to fish, this can also be be done to aquatic amphibians, crustaceans, & other aquatic animals; am I correct?
kenny123663 2 years ago
Yes, you're correct. This should be done to all animals that live in a semi-aquatic or fully-aquatic environment.
CarolinaBiological 2 years ago
i have a question. i want to catch a fish out of a lake (something small) then transfer into my aquarium. How would i do this? would it be the same process????
NIKEFC10 2 years ago
Great questions! Yes, it is the same process, but there are a few things to consider:
1. If you have fish currently in your aquarium, they may not be compatible with the wild fish. Some wild fish may be aggressive and attack other fish.
2. Fish coming from different environments may spread disease and parasites to one another.
3. Fishing may be prohibited at different times of the year and some species are protected. It would be best to check with local Department of Natural Resources office.
CarolinaBiological 2 years ago
great someone actualy talking .nothing worse than sound.
aussiebluemax 2 years ago
really good video
sajeevan1 2 years ago
very helpful. thank you!
seel1990 3 years ago
yeeee not bad is it big hobby in usa fish kepping in europe its big thing
SCOBYsnacks 3 years ago
watching this video saved my fish's life!!! How can I ever thank who ever posted this??
jbateman3 3 years ago
That's a great success story! Carolina Biological has been providing science educators and the general public with world-class science products and support for over 80 years, and we're delighted that we were able to help you.
CarolinaBiological 3 years ago
escuse me my platy fish died after one day less than 24 hours why??
Checkz3 3 years ago
Some general possibilities include: 1) the platy was diseased when purchased, 2) the aquarium was not properly dechlorinated, or 3) this freshwater fish was put into a saltwater aquarium. In some areas of the US (Atlanta and Boston, for example) it is necessary to use a chemical dechlorinator such as our ACE Eliminator (Carolina item# 671939). We also recommend talking to the company that sold you the fish to see if they can offer more information or even replace it.
CarolinaBiological 3 years ago
thanks
Checkz3 3 years ago
@Checkz3 there can be a variety of reasons,
it can be that there was a flaw in acclimation ,it cud kept in a sw aquarium , it got picked on byy other inmates ,or had a disease. :) hope dis helps
dheemahit 1 month ago