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Old 10/16/2006, 11:29 PM
Finding_nemo1 Finding_nemo1 is offline
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how to acclimate new corals??

I just bought some zoas, favia and galaxea.

Do I need to acclimate them the same way like my fishes?
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Old 10/16/2006, 11:57 PM
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use a slow drip...
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Old 10/17/2006, 12:15 AM
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I also use the 'drip' method. Check this link for more information on how to implement the 'drip' method.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/acclimation.php
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Old 10/17/2006, 12:30 AM
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With most corals, a drip method is perfered, but not always the right thing to do, it really depends on the coral, most zoas will do fine with a drip, just make sure the temp stays the same
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Old 10/17/2006, 12:37 AM
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Temperature acclimation for 20 minutes, then right in the tank. Never had a problem. Just did it today with these three specimens.

Yellow Coco Worm


Red/Green Open Brain


Neon Green Frogspawn


Each pic was taken about 2 hours after introduction to the tank. There is no need to acclimate corals like fish.

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Old 10/17/2006, 01:37 AM
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Very nice corals masterswimmer!
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Old 10/17/2006, 09:15 AM
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Very nice corals masterswimmer!
TY F_n1
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