Re: [Killietalk] Breather bag question

["Robert Goldstein" <rgoldstein at rjgacarolina_com>]

I have always dumped arriving fish out of breathing bags as quickly as 
possible, as recommended by Kordon, and never had a problem. I have had 
arriving fish (in  all kinds of bags) go into shock from sudden exposure to 
light after protracted darkness. This is frequently observed by commercial 
importers, who recommend opening boxes in near darkness for sensitive 
fishes, keeping them in near dark for a day or two, gradually increasing 
light intensity exposure.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <LeeH920226 at aol_com>
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Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Breather bag question


> In a message dated 4/1/05 12:03:23 PM, nicholsons_discus at yahoo_com writes:
>
> << I still prefer that
> my customers use the open and blop method >>
>
> I also prefer that if I have checked the TDS and find they are similar. If
> not then adjustment is suggested. Raise your own water with added salt to 
> come
> close to the shipment water. Reduce it later at a gradual rate. This 
> avoids
> severe osmotic shock if the shipped fish are in high TDS water.
>
> Lee Harper
> Media, PA
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