question regarding invert parasite risk...

[jth]

I am getting my order for SWF and am going to put the fish in the QT tank but was thinking of putting my cleaner clams, serpent starfish and the emerald crab in my DT after appopriat acclimation. How risky is would that be not to QT the invertebrates? How often do they spread parasites to other fish?

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by JTH
http:///forum/post/3096998
I am getting my order for SWF and am going to put the fish in the QT tank but was thinking of putting my cleaner clams, serpent starfish and the emerald crab in my DT after appopriat acclimation. How risky is would that be not to QT the invertebrates? How often do they spread parasites to other fish?
The chances would be slim, but technically anything wet could spread a parasite like ich. I would not worry about it, but Muphy's Law is always in effect.