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AquaZilla · 10-18-2009, 12:48 PM

more than likely its the co2 level. pH fluctuations with co2 addition do not harm the osmotic balance in fish. Its possible they are not use to high levels of co2.

DO probes are something I would like to use in a planted tank. Hopefully DA will have them ready in a few weeks

mountaindew · 10-19-2009, 11:12 AM

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So the sudden change in ph would not stress them a little?
What water paramteres would you want to acclimate a fish too?
Temp, Hardness, 02 level, ph, N,p,k, other?
What does upset the osmotic balance in fish?
md

AquaZilla · 10-19-2009, 11:21 AM

I would say most importantly would be hardness and co2 levels.

dewalltheway · 10-20-2009, 09:54 AM

Need one more option in the poll. Acclimate and into QT tank. I acclimate all mine but put them in a QT tank for 2 weeks using Melafix and Pimafix for 3 days to treat the fish for any diseases they may have as well as help with fin restoration and stress relief. I haven't lost 2 many fish doing it this way.

AquaZilla · 10-20-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewalltheway

Need one more option in the poll. Acclimate and into QT tank. I acclimate all mine but put them in a QT tank for 2 weeks using Melafix and Pimafix for 3 days to treat the fish for any diseases they may have as well as help with fin restoration and stress relief. I haven't lost 2 many fish doing it this way.

Done!

MagpieTear · 02-03-2010, 03:44 AM

Um, every time I buy a quarantine tank, it ends up as a planted display within a few weeks...

Mheckler · 07-09-2010, 02:19 PM

All new fish go to the Qtank and I use the drip acclimation method, especially for angelfish. In my experience these fish get sick in any stressful situation so I use the dark pail, the airstone and a small heater. I have made my share of mistakes - recently too, lost a large DD angel (male) that I moved from a breeding tank to the main tank without acclimating and he was fine when I went to bed but dead in the morning. Was kicking myself about that because he actually was a good parent raiser - not easy to find one of those with Angelfish, especially the DDs.

Just my experience.

View Poll Results: Introducing new fish into your aquarium, acclimate or not?
No Acclimation, straight into a QT tank	8	44.44%
Drip acclimation no QT tank	5	27.78%
Acclimate and into QT tank	5	27.78%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

10-18-2009, 12:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,819	more than likely its the co2 level. pH fluctuations with co2 addition do not harm the osmotic balance in fish. Its possible they are not use to high levels of co2. DO probes are something I would like to use in a planted tank. Hopefully DA will have them ready in a few weeks __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

10-19-2009, 11:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,819	I would say most importantly would be hardness and co2 levels. __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

10-20-2009, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
dewalltheway Almost Guru Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 141	Need one more option in the poll. Acclimate and into QT tank. I acclimate all mine but put them in a QT tank for 2 weeks using Melafix and Pimafix for 3 days to treat the fish for any diseases they may have as well as help with fin restoration and stress relief. I haven't lost 2 many fish doing it this way. __________________ Journals: Tranquility ~~ Restful Hideaway Visit ~~ *Riparium Suppy* ~~ For all your Riparium Needs

02-03-2010, 03:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
MagpieTear Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Larimer, PA Posts: 8	Um, every time I buy a quarantine tank, it ends up as a planted display within a few weeks... __________________ Pittsburgh Area Planted Aquarium Society Greater Pittsburgh Aquarium Society general nit-wit

10-19-2009, 11:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
mountaindew Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Learn something new every day So the sudden change in ph would not stress them a little? What water paramteres would you want to acclimate a fish too? Temp, Hardness, 02 level, ph, N,p,k, other? What does upset the osmotic balance in fish? md

07-09-2010, 02:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mheckler Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	All new fish go to the Qtank and I use the drip acclimation method, especially for angelfish. In my experience these fish get sick in any stressful situation so I use the dark pail, the airstone and a small heater. I have made my share of mistakes - recently too, lost a large DD angel (male) that I moved from a breeding tank to the main tank without acclimating and he was fine when I went to bed but dead in the morning. Was kicking myself about that because he actually was a good parent raiser - not easy to find one of those with Angelfish, especially the DDs. Just my experience.

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