Adding Shipped Fish

[JasonK84]

My shipment of 4 yellow tangs about 5 weeks ago came in at 1.018. They are doing just fine. Meds are finished and just another couple weeks of observation before their move to the DT.

 

[mike550]

Since you shared that you’re getting fish from Live Aquaria I would do exactly as their shipping / acclimation directions suggest. It’s very simple and given the 14 day warranty I’m inclined to do as they ask.

I also think it’s worth having a QT. Event though they quarantine for two weeks, they still recommend quarantine for 2-4 weeks.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Well he had a good night and saw him up this morning.

 

[JasonK84]

Nice! Now to get him eating.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Nice! Now to get him eating.

Fed normal dinner last night and he sate some Mysis Shrimp.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

Since you shared that you’re getting fish from Live Aquaria I would do exactly as their shipping / acclimation directions suggest. It’s very simple and given the 14 day warranty I’m inclined to do as they ask.

I also think it’s worth having a QT. Event though they quarantine for two weeks, they still recommend quarantine for 2-4 weeks.

LiveAquaria does not quarantine their fish.

 

[MichaelReefer]

LiveAquaria does not quarantine their fish.

Im really not too worried. He seemed actually extremely healthy and active, even when he was in the bag when I opened the box. Was surprised. Inspected him and he has no spots or damage at all, and was swimming around exploring the tank all night last night.

 

[mike550]

LiveAquaria does not quarantine their fish.

Well that's troubling. For some reason I was led to believe that they quarantine up to 14 days before offering for sale / shipment. How do you know that they don't quarantine?

 

[MichaelReefer]

Well that's troubling. For some reason I was led to believe that they quarantine up to 14 days before offering for sale / shipment. How do you know that they don't quarantine?

This is off their site:

"State-of-the-art Quarantine System
Once properly acclimated, new fish are then housed and maintained in our special quarantine system. To provide superior filtration and water quality, our quarantine system employs an independent filtration system with biological filtration, UV sterilization, ozone, and a large foam fractionator (protein skimmer). Unlike conventional glass quarantine aquariums, our advanced system is made up of compartmentalized acrylic cubes and tanks so fish can be separated based on size and temperament to reduce aggression and stress. "

LiveAquaria® Diver's Den® WYSIWYG Store Quarantine Procedure for Marine Fish

LiveAquaria® Diver's Den® WYSIWYG Store Quarantine Procedure for Marine Fish

m.liveaquaria.com

If what they list on their site is accurate and true, they have a pretty extensive cleaning and QT system.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

LiveAquaria fish are direct shipped from wholesalers. The only ones that are kept in house are the Diver's Den section, but I have receive sick fish from both.

 

[MichaelReefer]

 

[MichaelReefer]

LiveAquaria fish are direct shipped from wholesalers. The only ones that are kept in house are the Diver's Den section, but I have receive sick fish from both.

Hmm interesting.

 

[Halal Hotdog]

Hmm interesting.

If you haven't toured their Wisconsin facility, it is definitely worth checking out. Everyone is very friendly and they show you exactly how they do things. There are some very knowledgeable people there, and others just need a job :). But yes the LiveAquaria section is direct shipped from the wholesaler. The Diver's Den fish are kept in house, but none are prophetically medicated.