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They arrive tomorrow - What do I need???

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OK! Tomorrow is the day. I am picking up my 22 Ilangi tomorrow. :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: What do I need to do the first day or so?

Leave the lights off for 48 hours?

No food for 48 houurs?

Have Clout or Metro on hand?

Clout vs. Metro: Which is easier to use?

Tank will be up and running with 2 established filters so that base is covered. If I need to medicate, I have other filters I can swap in if I need to after the meds have run their course.

All advice will be heeded!
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Looks like u are well prepared

I would also have no rockwork in the tank for the first couple of weeks while u quarantine them

Cloat is a much harsher drug and will stain all your silicone, i prefer the metro, also wont hurt soaking there food in it before feed time during the quarantine period

All the best with your new ilangi :thumb:
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I feed lightly on the first day Metro soaked food.
If I had clout I might use that.
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24Tropheus said:
I feed lightly on the first day Metro soaked food.
If I had clout I might use that.
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Hello...i do the same..when i receive fish i act as if the have bloat...soak food in metro til i see everone is eating ok after a few days.

Do you have the same food that the fish were eating when the breeder had them??

Tekjunky
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