accommodate zoanthids

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  1. jason12345

    jason12345 Flamingo Tongue

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    how do i acclimate i have them driping right now but is this the best way?
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Do you mean acclimate? I just sit the bag in the tank for 15-20 mins. Add about a 1/2 cup of water every 10 min. or so for about a 1/2 hour and then add them. Zoas are very hardy.
     
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  3. jason12345

    jason12345 Flamingo Tongue

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    im dripping them is this all right? i can speed up the dripping to like 1 drip per second
     
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    jason12345 Flamingo Tongue

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    i saw a small little tiny bug thing on it is it bad? should i fresh water dip them?
     
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    jason12345 Flamingo Tongue

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    after looking around they seem to be isopods
     
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    cement_skis Sea Dragon

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    Dripping is the best way to acclimate anything, although you probably dont need to use that method with Zoas.
     
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  7. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    Your doin the right thing...Keep on keepin on...!!
     
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