Moving Cory catfish to another tank

[steph.j]

I would suggest a API master test kit since strips aren’t that accurate.

Uh sorry , I do have the liquid one ?

 

[steph.j]

You can slowly add drops of water over the 15-30 minutes with a Turkey baster.

Putting the container in the tank will help the temperature be the same, although the tanks should have the same temperature.

Ok great. Thanks so much

 

[UnknownFishies]

Uh sorry , I do have the liquid one ?

Kinda realized that lol?. But i’m glad that you do

 

[mrsjoannh13]

Do you have wood in one tank and not another? Something like driftwood will lower the pH a bit over time. I think other things can raise or lower pH in the tank as well so maybe it's something in one tank and not the other? Just a thought. (Sorry if someone addressed this in an earlier post but I don't think I saw that).

 

[AbbeysDad]

Experts tell us that it takes many days, if not weeks for fish to acclimate to a different water chemistry. So drip acclimation may make the fishkeeper feel better, but may not be any real value for the fish. After reviewing lots of information over many years I adopted the 'plop 'n drop' method where you acclimate for temperature only, then drop the fish into the new water.

 

[seangee]

I am with @AbbeysDad. As long as the temperature difference is not too big (say 2C or 4F) just net them and move them. Don't even need a bucket