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hi everyone welcome back to our Channel
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today we're going to talk about a
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crucial step in fish keeping how to
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properly acclimate your fish to a new
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tank whether you're a beginner or an
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experienced aquarist following the right
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acclimation process is essential to
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keeping your fish happy and healthy
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let's Dive In Step One floating the bag
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once you bring your new fish home don't
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rush to put them directly into the tank
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the first step is to let the sealed bag
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Float On The Water surface of your
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aquarium for about 15 to 30 minutes this
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allows the temperature inside the bag to
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slowly match the Tank's water
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temperature preventing temperature shock
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step two gradual water mixing after
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temperature acclimation it's time to
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introduce small amounts of your tank
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water into the bag every 5 to 10 minutes
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add about 1/4 cup of tank water into the
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bag repeat this process for at least 30
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to 45 minutes this step helps your fish
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adjust to the Tank's pH salinity and
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other water parameters gradually step
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three transferring the fish once the
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fish has adjusted to the new water
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conditions carefully remove the fish
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from the bag using a net never pour the
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bags water into your tank it may contain
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harmful bacteria or chemicals from the
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store system gently release the fish
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into the tank and let them explore their
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new home step four Monitor and minimize
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stress for the first few hours keep the
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aquarium lights dim and avoid sudden
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movements around the tank your fish may
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feel a little stressed which is
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completely normal they might hide or
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refuse to eat initially but after a few
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hours they should start to settle in
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bonus tip quarantine new fish if
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possible quarantine new fish in a
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separate tank for at least 2 weeks
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before adding them to your main aquarium
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this helps prevent the spread of
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diseases and ensures that your new fish
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are completely healthy final thoughts
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acclimating your fish properly ensures a
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smooth transition into their new home
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reducing stress and increasing their
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chances of a healthy happy life if you
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