[header] How to acclimate a fish [title] Turn off aquarium light and dim the lights in the room where you're aquarium is set up. [step] Do this before you remove your fish from the carrying container, since fish are sensitive to light and may be traumatized by a sudden change in lighting. [substeps] Once your fish is used to the tank, you can be less strict about lighting.
[header] How to acclimate a fish [title] Turn off aquarium light and dim the lights in the room where you're aquarium is set up. [step] Do this before you remove your fish from the carrying container, since fish are sensitive to light and may be traumatized by a sudden change in lighting. [substeps] Once your fish is used to the tank, you can be less strict about lighting.
This way, the fish will stay in their tank for a longer period of time and will get accustomed to the sudden change in lighting. [title] Place the container in an area that receives full sun. If you introduce your fish or other living creature immediately from the carrying container, they may try to be themselves again. [title] Avoid lighting in a dark or sparsely lit area in the holding tank. It's a good idea to initially introduce your fish to a dim environment, as this will reduce the shock of being introduced to a new environment. [title] Float the bag in the water for 15 minutes. [substeps] The best way to provide a light source to the tank is to use multiple lights. An anti-glare lamp, on the other hand, can provide extra illumination if you do decide to change the lights.