Acro acclimation. Does anyone bother anymore?

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Do you acclimate acros?

  • No. I dip it and stick it where I think it will be happy.

    Votes: 84 52.5%
  • Yes. I dip it. Stick it where I think it will be happy but acclimate the lighting over a week or two

    Votes: 15 9.4%
  • Yes. I dip it. Put it near the bottom and slowly move it up over a week or two.

    Votes: 53 33.1%
  • Yes. I dip it. Drip acclimate it to the water and acclimate it to the light

    Votes: 8 5.0%

  • Total voters
    160
Tagged so I could follow easier.
 
As someone venturing into the world of acros with 3 pieces tomorrow, I actually really appreciate this thread! I'll temperature acclimate but that's it I think.
 

WHAT KIND OF HAPPY ACCIDENT(S) HAVE YOU HAD IN YOUR REEF?

  • Stable parameters over time

    Votes: 31 60.8%
  • Consistent coral growth

    Votes: 16 31.4%
  • Fish and inverts are settled

    Votes: 10 19.6%
  • The tank has moved past its ugly stages

    Votes: 14 27.5%
  • It has survived a major setback

    Votes: 2 3.9%
  • At least six months old

    Votes: 5 9.8%
  • At least one year old

    Votes: 9 17.6%
  • Stop worrying about age—it’s about stability

    Votes: 13 25.5%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 2 3.9%
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