Do I need to turn off the light to acclimate sea hare?

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Grant476, Dec 10, 2009.

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  1. Grant476

    Grant476 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    This is in the ASAP form because the sea hare was shipped to my house today and i don't want to leave it in the box too long. Do i need to shut the light off when i acclimate the sea hare? Maybe just when i float the bag for 15 mins? I'll drip acclimate it for about 2 hrs then can i put him in with the light on? Thanks so much!
     
    Grant476, Dec 10, 2009
    Grant476, Dec 10, 2009
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  2. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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    I don't know much about them but just to be on the safe side I would shut them - why not :)
     
    fazool666, Dec 10, 2009
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  3. rewris

    rewris Skunk Shrimp

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    I've heard that you should lower lights when acclimating new fish, regardless. It's a practice I don't indulge in, cause it's not practical, but I don't see how it could possibly hurt.
     
    rewris, Dec 10, 2009
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  4. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    i dont turn the lights off when adding new livestock and i did not turn them off when adding my sea hare
     
    WuWu, Dec 10, 2009
    WuWu, Dec 10, 2009
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