[reefman_MC]

I agree as well on the long drip method. The drip method is geared toward inverts and even then it should only take maybe an hour and a half. Normally with fish I float the bag for 15 minutes cut the bag and add a cup of water every five minutes. Then once the bag gets full I empty 1/4 of it and repeat the cup fillings. Make sure at the LFS your fish is placed in a brown bag and when you get him home be sure not to expose him to bright light. When you start floating him cut your tank lights off and when you get the fish in the tank keep the lights off for a couple of hours. This should insure safe acclimation. It should take around 30-45 minutes to acclimate. I normally don't float then add because of the PH differential in the bag and my tank. It works for Craig though. So whatever you feel comfortable with.