I think I screwed up big time!

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  1. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Why does this sound like Petco?
     
    ComputerJohn, Jun 22, 2011
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  2. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I don't really acclimate my livestock either. 15 minute float then in they go. I don't like mixing water. To many unforeseen variables and possible reactions between when mixing the water in the bag and your tank water.
     
    xmetalfan99, Jun 22, 2011
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  3. CODEE111

    CODEE111 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Drum roll please....

    :drummer::drummer::drummer::drummer:

    ......we have a winner.
     
    CODEE111, Jun 22, 2011
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  4. CODEE111

    CODEE111 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I use the drip method. Dump critters in a bucket.... Piece of airline...get the flow started....tie a knot in it so it will drip very slow the first 15 minutes...then gradually increase flow for about 2 hours a few drops at a time. When the bucket starts getting fuller (not totally full, a few extra inches)...dump in sink and add more from the tank...drip more and dump in sink again...then top off tank with fresh water. Takes me about 3 to 4 hours to acclimate but haven't lost one since I stopped listening to Pop-N-Drop guy.
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Personally, I hate that method the most. To each his own.
     
    xmetalfan99, Jun 22, 2011
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  6. CODEE111

    CODEE111 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I hate that it takes so long but my fish have a very good survival rate in fact I don't think I've lost any due to acclimation and they seem to adapt better.

    I like some of the other ways better too but this one works best for me.
     
    CODEE111, Jun 22, 2011
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  7. kenny951

    kenny951 Bristle Worm

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    If your worried about wasting 60 bucks your in the wrong hobbie!!!;D jk. Ive wasted a hole lot more then that learning.
     
    kenny951, Jun 22, 2011
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  8. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Ya I know but I need to save every penny just for my mistakes. And yes every one I usually do all the research but this is the time I could not do it
     
    saltyfresh, Jun 28, 2011
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  9. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Why not?Did they have you at gun point?:confused:
     
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  10. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Yes Vinny, in fact they were the tang police. 8)

    Anyway better to ask on the forum once you noticed an issue. How is the clam doing today?
     
    Corailline, Jun 28, 2011
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