Aclimating new arrival

[PENNYWISE]

Sauron arrives today! Any thing special I need to do to aclimate him? My wife's going to have to do it for me.

 

[Gonodactylus]

Just the usual. Float the bag to allow temperature to gradually equilibrate. Check the salinity of your tank and of the shipping water. If they are the same, you can mix the water fairly quickly, say a cup and hour. If they are off by more than two or three parts per thousand, I would go a bit slower, It is also a good idea to keep the lights and disturbance to a minimum.

Many intertidal stomatopods are fairly tough and can withstand rapid shifts in temperature and salinity. After all, these variables can change rapidly on an exposed reef flat. Subtidal species generally require a bit more acclimation.

Roy

 

[Uriel]

Re: Aclimating new arrival

Sauron arrives today!

Bah, the great Glaurung scoffs at this silly Maiar upstart, as he knows that the Great Wyrms are Morgoth's most favorite servants.

Seriously, congrats, and a great name for the little monster.

-Ron

PS: Now, if only folks will refrain from naming any Mantis Shrimp (or triggers or puffers) Turin...