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Drip acclimation is a good practice, especially if the water parameters differ a lot. It's not just about temperature, but also pH and hardness. Better safe than sorry, right? My Emperor Tetras are in a 30-gallon with driftwood and Java Fern.

Hey, since you're new, I'm curious about your tank setup - what's the size, and do you have a pump, filter, and heater in place? As for your issue, I think coltin's explanation about the long journey could be a possibility, or maybe Sashimi just needed a good long sleep, you know?