proper clam acclimation?

[bboy aqua]

what is the proper way to acclimate clams after recieving them in the mail?

 

[jsl6v8]

I jus turn my lights off float them for 15 min. drip them for 30 min. (doubling the water volume in the bucket I'm dripping him in) then put them in, turn on the lights an hour or so later. Some people will probably say to drip them for like 2 hours, but its my opinion that the longer you drip them the more stressed you will make the clam, but I definatley wouldn't cut out dripping.

 

[prugs]

I drip acclimate for approx 20min. Starting with about a quart of water & finishing with about a gal.

 

[D-Rod]

ditto ^^^

 

[mbbuna]

http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1911&highlight=clam

 

[bboy aqua]

alright thanks for the replies guys

 

[SugarFox03]

I have 3 clams and I float them for 15-20 minutes and then use a shot glass to put a "shot" of my tank water in the bag every 5-10 minutes. I do this for about an hour. Works for me.