Acclimate Saltwater Fish. To acclimate saltwater fish you can use either of the two acclimation methods. The floating method is perfect for inexperienced aquarist or when you need to acclimate basic ornamental fish. The method is fairly basic and the resu

The main two popular methods are Bag Floating and Drip Acclimation. Both are very easy to complete with great survival rates. Moving fish from one water source to another is a simple but very necessary process and one that has been perfected over the deca

To acclimate your saltwater fish to a new aquarium, first float its temporary bag in the aquarium for 15 minutes to gradually equalize the temperature in the bag and the temperature in the aquarium, which will prevent your fish from going into shock.