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dave.m · 06/22/2015, 08:14 PM

Well, the first step is to quarantine that new fish for 6-8 weeks to ensure it won't introduce a disease or parasite that will wipe out the rest of your fish.

Then you get an acclimation box, which is nothing more than a clear acrylic box that allows water to flow through. Your existing inhabitants can see and smell the new-comer but not harm him. It may take a day or two or three until they get used to him. It takes time.

Dave.M

06/22/2015, 08:14 PM	#105
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Well, the first step is to quarantine that new fish for 6-8 weeks to ensure it won't introduce a disease or parasite that will wipe out the rest of your fish. Then you get an acclimation box, which is nothing more than a clear acrylic box that allows water to flow through. Your existing inhabitants can see and smell the new-comer but not harm him. It may take a day or two or three until they get used to him. It takes time. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.