How to Introduce a Fish to an Aquarium

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn off the aquarium lights before doing the steps below.

   If so, save yourself the hassle and just cut them off. , Make sure it doesn't topple over. , Repeat this step every five minutes over the span of half an hour until the bag is mostly aquarium water. , This prevents contamination from the dealer’s tank into your aquarium.
   
   IMPORTANT:
   If the fish in the bag seem stressed you should just allow the bag to sink underwater and let the fish swim out, as netting can cause excess stress. ,
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   Step 2: open the plastic bag in which the fish is contained

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   Step 3: but it is often sealed tightly with many elastic bands.

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   Step 4: float the open-topped bag in the aquarium for 5-10 minutes to allow the temperatures to adjust.

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   Step 5: use a clean (free of soap

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   Step 6: etc...) cup to scoop some aquarium water into the bag.

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   Step 7: The last step is to use a net to gently scoop the fish into the aquarium.

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   Step 8: Sit back and enjoy your new fish

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   Step 9: but you may want to leave the lights off for the first day if you have a nervous species.

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