new coral acclimation

[cleandrink]

I am getting a mushroom coral nano pack in a couple days and wanted to know what you recommend as the best way to acclimate these and add to my tank?

 

[sir_dudeguy]

I just use a drip aclimator. I have the one w/the tubing that hangs on the edge of the tank and has a little valve that you twist to control how fast it comes out. I adjust it so its just a drip and let it be for like a half hour to an hour. Or you could just get a shot glass and every 5 minutes pour a glass of your tank water in w/the corals for the same amount of time. Then just float them for 10 minutes in your tank to make the temp the same and you're good to go

 

[cleandrink]

Thanks,

That is what I was planning on doing. Just wanted to make sure I had been reading correctly and wanted to make sure I do it right!

 

[michaeldaly]

I always found the drip method so much of a hassle. I just float the bag in my tank and every five minuted add some of my tank water to the bag, after about half an hour I put the coral in my tank.

 

[sir_dudeguy]

why is dripping it too much of a hassle? just let the dripper go. That way you dont have to do anything really while its acclimating.