percula clown acclimation?

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    dwinzent

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    how should i do it hes my first fish and i have it in a clean bucket with the water from my lfs and have been adding 1 turkey baster full of tank water every 10 min how full should i make the bucket?
     
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    AdeptMrSniffles I have a Blue Thumb

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    Do that for about 2hrs. and you should be fine.
     
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    also make sure the temperature of the bucket is the same as the tank
     
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    thanks guys i just added it a little while ago he seems to be staying in the corner where my powerhead is blowing. Is that normal?
     
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    AdeptMrSniffles I have a Blue Thumb

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    Ya, they'll find a spot that they feel is safe and stay there for up to whenever they feel like it. Its not going crazy or anything so don't worry. You could try placing some food in the tank for him also. That'll make him swim to another part of you tank.
     
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    nevermind he is swimming all over the place now.
     
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    Glad he's doing okay.
     
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