Michael Gray
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I finally ordered a mandarin which I wanted for 18 months. What salinity am I expected to receive him in so I make sure I have extra fresh salt made to do a drip.
Shipping salinity for mandarins
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CMMorgan
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Whatever the tank is that you will be acclimating the fish for.... acclimate him with tank water.
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Michael Gray
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I meant make water to replace my tank with after dripping for a hour or so
I just wondering how far off I am. I'm at 1.025-1.026. Just wondering if they ship crazy low like 1.020 or more regular
CMMorgan
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I would sure hope they don't but even if they did... bring the little fella up to your tanks parameters. Congrats on the fish! Start stocking pods!!
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Michael Gray
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Started a culture. On day 5. Not much visually yet I'm hoping I get a boat loads in my 10g tank. I hesitated with a mandarin with fear of not keeping him well fed. No fuge on the 100g.
colossal_tater
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I emailed when I got mine and they said normal reef params. And that’s what he came in! 1.026!
CMMorgan
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Probably a good idea to get some from the LFS or Algae Barn just to hold you over. Great little fish! If my 6 line ever perishes, I'll follow your lead. Alas, I've been told repeatedly that if there is a pod in the tank, a 6 line will make it a snack.
The above posts are correct the salinity should come in around 1.025-1.026
