How to quarantine Mandarin?

[tang_man_montreal]

I'm going to be getting a Target Mandarin within the next couple of weeks....
How does one go about quarantining a Mandarin?
I've read that mandarins are pretty disease resistant. they have a slime coat that protects them from ick and other parasites. they're also supposed to emit a foul smell or taste, which further protects them from predators and stuff.
Is any of this true?
My QT tank consists of a 29 Gallon with 2" of LS, and ~15lbs of LR.
There are *some* pods running around, but I doubt it's enough for the mandarin's 3-4 week stay.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

 

[katara]

If your lfs sells live brine you should try to
see if your mandarin will eat it.I got lucky, mine does.I also add a few drops of zoe to the brine container @ least 12 hrs.before feeding for enrichment.If you do go thhis route make sure to strain(in a brine net)the brine from the water they come in just prior to feeding as their holding water will be high in trites.Good luck.