I have been at SWF.com for 3 yrs now, and a moderator of the Disease Forum for nearly that amt time. In the beginning, QT/hospital tank was hardly ever mentioned, except by the more knowledgeable/advanced hobbyists who have been in the hobby for yrs. Later, as the mods here constantly advocate [or some would say “nagged” 
] about the use of QT, we would see a good deal of resistance to using the QT---it was always an uphill battle to convince folks to employ QT methods.
3 yrs later, and, particularly in the last yr, what a difference! I see so many hobbyists, particularly new hobbyists who are starting out one step ahead by seriously considering QT as a vital complement to their adventures in this hobby. It is great to see, and I hope that the trend continues. I firmly believe that hobbyists will get so much more out of their experience in the hobby by QTing, and that employing this methodology can only advance the hobby and the quality of the marine life taken from the seas who find new lives in our homes.
I know there are some SWF.com members who are frequent visitors to the Disease Forum and I want to acknowledge many of you who have quietly but persistently helped us out here with advocating for QT and quality fish care. You have helped a lot in filling in the gaps. Thanks a bunch! And keep on plugging away for good fish care practices!
] about the use of QT, we would see a good deal of resistance to using the QT---it was always an uphill battle to convince folks to employ QT methods.3 yrs later, and, particularly in the last yr, what a difference! I see so many hobbyists, particularly new hobbyists who are starting out one step ahead by seriously considering QT as a vital complement to their adventures in this hobby. It is great to see, and I hope that the trend continues. I firmly believe that hobbyists will get so much more out of their experience in the hobby by QTing, and that employing this methodology can only advance the hobby and the quality of the marine life taken from the seas who find new lives in our homes.
I know there are some SWF.com members who are frequent visitors to the Disease Forum and I want to acknowledge many of you who have quietly but persistently helped us out here with advocating for QT and quality fish care. You have helped a lot in filling in the gaps. Thanks a bunch! And keep on plugging away for good fish care practices!
