Acclimation box

[vedros74]

You guys that use acclimation boxes how long do you normally leave the fish in before releasing? Thanks

 

[m88a2]

when I've used them I usually keep them inside for 5-7 days unless I see some apparent aggression from other fish or if the new comer continues to hide.

 

[booker1978]

I usually keep mine in for about 2-3 days and as m88a2 stated, watch and then release unless aggression is observed.

 

[vedros74]

Ok thanks guys this is the first time I use one and my current tank inhabitants have been in the tank awhile

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I usually leave fish in for 2-3 days and then release unless I see aggression of some kind.

 

[eatbreakfast]

At least one night, sometimes two, if aggression continues beyond that I reevaluate adding the fish, sometimes I keep it in one more night, sometimes rehome.

 

[ca1ore]

Have used acclimation boxes (really socialization boxes) with mixed success. They will certainly reveal overt aggression, but often a fish is ignored in the box only to get the proverbial crap beaten out of it upon release. I think resident fish often don't see the contained newcomer as a 'threat' until it's released. Box is a useful tool to have, but don't expect it to always help.