How to introduce fishes to aquariums?

[linkiat]

I often wonder how each and everyone of us introduce fishes to our quarantine or main tanks. some will mention switching off lights, mixing a bit of water etc... just want to find out from everyone their individual methods and how successful they are.

for myself, i will float the bag for 5 mins, then open it and intro a bit of water every min until the bag is full then pour half away and intro the fish into the quanrantine tank. feed with cyclopeeze about 5 - 6hrs later. as for success rate ~ 60%. some fish never overcome stress and still die eventually.

so was hoping that everyone share their experiences so that everyone can learn

[clownman]

I will put the fish in those plastic container sold in some LFS.

Leave it there for days or weeks till it's swimming and eating normally.

Then I'll lower the container and remove the cover.

And wait for the fish to swim out by itself.

Works for here.

Never die from stress.