how to use QT

[tookrool]

Do you Quaratine all new fish and treat for ick or just when fish has a problem
thanks

 

[uberlink]

Quarantine all new fish and watch for ich and other signs of disease. Only treat them if you see problems. That said, a lot of people will do a freshwater dip before putting new fish in quarantine or into the tank.

 

[tookrool]

Thanks I was not sure how people were using the QT, how long does it take to tell if new fish has something

 

[uberlink]

QT for at least 3 weeks, preferably 4. Most anything they have will show up by then. It's a drag, but well worth it to keep from killing everything else in your tank.
More info:
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/127007/faqs-fish-diseases-treatments-quarantine-health-info

 

[seahorse11]

Do you QT snails or shrimp? Can these go into a freshwater bath?

 

[anthropo]

Originally Posted by seahorse11
Do you QT snails or shrimp? Can these go into a freshwater bath?
you don't have to qt snails and shrimps, and definitely don't give them a freshwater dip. the only thing a freshwater dip is used for is to kill parasites which are inverts, which snails and shrimps are too. inverts also can't pass an illness to fish. as long as you use your qt tank for new fish you shouldn't have any major problems with your main tank. i havn't since i started using a qt tank except i usually keep them in there for 2 weeks if there are no signs of illness or parasites. if they do show i treat until gone and then once gone 2 weeks from that point.

 

[seahorse11]

Thanks Anthropo for the info. It was a big help. :joy: