snails

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  1. milo

    milo Plankton

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    how should i introduce snails to my tank
     
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    you could drip aclimate them or just float the bag so the temps are the same. I think i just floated the bag when I did it.
     
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  3. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    With inverts I have had better success with drip acclimation. Less shock to them if PH and SG is not the same. I usually drip for about an HR
     
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  4. milo

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    k thanks
     
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  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    if you had these mailed to you and they were not overnighted, just float them for 15-20 minutes and then drop them in.

    They will naturally take 1-5 days before they all wake up - be aware of that too.

    EDIT: when I had 200 some odd snails mailed to me overnight, I still just floated and dumped.
     
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