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Acclimation
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All invertebrates are acclimated to a specific gravity of s.g. = (@ 78°F) 1.025.
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We pack and ship bulk invertebrates dry - ie: snails and hermits.
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Do not drip acclimate dry packed invertebrates.
Most
people run their invertebrate systems at a specific gravity of s.g. = ( @ 78°F) 1.025
If your system is already within that range, you just need to turn
the lights off on your aquarium, float for temp, give them a quick rinse
in aquarium water, dispose of the rinse water, and immediately release.
If for some reason you are not running your system at a specific gravity
of s.g. = (@ 78°F) 1.025 before you receive your shipment, have a container (1-2 gal) ready
with "old" salt water (this can be out of your current system)
that is adjusted to a specific gravity of s.g. = ( @ 78°F) 1.025 and kept well aerated. That is a measure of specific gravity and the
measurement is temperature dependent.
Float the bags in this water for approx 15 to 20 minutes to adjust for
temperature, then just open the bags, rinse in a small amount of the old
salt water in the container, dispose of the rinse water, and release the
inverts into the container.
Proceed with any other acclimation after that if your system is of a
different specific gravity and temperature.
If
you have any questions please contact us at sales@keyscritters.com.
Thank You,
KeysCritters/Corrie