quarantine fish from this site
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ccampbell57
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Originally Posted by ladylinn
do you still have to quarantine the fish if bought from this site?
I put all my fish in QT for at least 6 weeks. Even fish that I watch at the LFS get put in QT.
do you still have to quarantine the fish if bought from this site?
I put all my fish in QT for at least 6 weeks. Even fish that I watch at the LFS get put in QT.
jessica47421
Active Member
i would say all fish even from this site
angelman
Member
Originally Posted by jpc763
6 weeks? Why so long? I have heard 2 weeks and 3 weeks, but never 6 weeks.
I do 4 if a very, very expensive fish and have concerns about proper feeding in a QT but longer is always better when it comes to this.
Best to catch any parasites in a controlled environment.
6 weeks? Why so long? I have heard 2 weeks and 3 weeks, but never 6 weeks.
I do 4 if a very, very expensive fish and have concerns about proper feeding in a QT but longer is always better when it comes to this.
Best to catch any parasites in a controlled environment.
angelman
Member
Originally Posted by jpc763
OK, so I am in the middle of QT of a Lawnmower Blennie. He eats great and is doing very well in the QT. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow. I was planning on pulling him after 3 weeks if I do not see any strange behavior or white spots.
Is that a bad idea?
John
The more the weeks, the better the odds of the parasites not being present.
I recall personal instances where ick broke out well into the second to third weeks.
May not be for all but I always ensure they are totally clean by doing a last effort by dipping them in r.o. containing a the recommended dipping dosage of Kordon's Formalyn. I have found that any fish doing fine after three weeks or so in a QT holds up just fine to a dip for a few minutes.
However, proceed as you see best.
OK, so I am in the middle of QT of a Lawnmower Blennie. He eats great and is doing very well in the QT. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow. I was planning on pulling him after 3 weeks if I do not see any strange behavior or white spots.
Is that a bad idea?
John
The more the weeks, the better the odds of the parasites not being present.
I recall personal instances where ick broke out well into the second to third weeks.
May not be for all but I always ensure they are totally clean by doing a last effort by dipping them in r.o. containing a the recommended dipping dosage of Kordon's Formalyn. I have found that any fish doing fine after three weeks or so in a QT holds up just fine to a dip for a few minutes.
However, proceed as you see best.
jpc763
Active Member
Originally Posted by AngelMan
The more the weeks, the better the odds of the parasites not being present.
I recall personal instances where ick broke out well into the second to third weeks.
May not be for all but I always ensure they are totally clean by doing a last effort by dipping them in r.o. containing a the recommended dipping dosage of Kordon's Formalyn. I have found that any fish doing fine after three weeks or so in a QT holds up just fine to a dip for a few minutes.
However, proceed as you see best.
Thanks for the info. Ladylinn, sorry for hijacking your thread. I will open a new thread on this topic.
The more the weeks, the better the odds of the parasites not being present.
I recall personal instances where ick broke out well into the second to third weeks.
May not be for all but I always ensure they are totally clean by doing a last effort by dipping them in r.o. containing a the recommended dipping dosage of Kordon's Formalyn. I have found that any fish doing fine after three weeks or so in a QT holds up just fine to a dip for a few minutes.
However, proceed as you see best.
Thanks for the info. Ladylinn, sorry for hijacking your thread. I will open a new thread on this topic.
sepulatian
Moderator
It depends on the type of fish. If it is a tang or butterfly, then qt for six weeks to be sure. Other fish, go for 4-5 weeks. Scooter or other bottom blennies or gobies can go for 3-4. Better safe than sorry!
al mc
Active Member
Consider Hypo on all fish, especially tangs. I have found that if done properly you can have a fish in and out of QT/Hypo in about 4-5 weeks. Observe in normal salinity for first week. If eating and no problems take two days to get to Hypo level, then 3 weeks in hypo and 4-5 days to get back to normal salinity. If you see other problems, treat for those problems during the QT.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by Al Mc
Consider Hypo on all fish, especially tangs. I have found that if done properly you can have a fish in and out of QT/Hypo in about 4-5 weeks. Observe in normal salinity for first week. If eating and no problems take two days to get to Hypo level, then 3 weeks in hypo and 4-5 days to get back to normal salinity. If you see other problems, treat for those problems during the QT.
This is a good idea, especialy for tangs. Some fish I would not bother to hypo such as blennies. If performed correctly with an established qt, this is a safe method.
Consider Hypo on all fish, especially tangs. I have found that if done properly you can have a fish in and out of QT/Hypo in about 4-5 weeks. Observe in normal salinity for first week. If eating and no problems take two days to get to Hypo level, then 3 weeks in hypo and 4-5 days to get back to normal salinity. If you see other problems, treat for those problems during the QT.
This is a good idea, especialy for tangs. Some fish I would not bother to hypo such as blennies. If performed correctly with an established qt, this is a safe method.
lesleybird
Active Member
Originally Posted by ladylinn
do you still have to quarantine the fish if bought from this site?
I'd quarenteen that dam frog! Looks like it may be rabid or something.
do you still have to quarantine the fish if bought from this site?
I'd quarenteen that dam frog! Looks like it may be rabid or something.
