How long do you quarantine your fish?

[saltwaterfish.com Verified Sponsor]

For any of my new additions I usually quarantine for at least two weeks. The first couple of days I just strictly observe to make sure there's no obvious symptoms or issues. Then I usually treat for parasites both in the water and food to be on the safe side as I know ich can remain dormant for a while before making an appearance. I was curious to know what other peoples quarantine process was like.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

For any of my new additions I usually quarantine for at least two weeks. The first couple of days I just strictly observe to make sure there's no obvious symptoms or issues. Then I usually treat for parasites both in the water and food to be on the safe side as I know ich can remain dormant for a while before making an appearance. I was curious to know what other peoples quarantine process was like.

Observational quarantine processes can let a lot of diseases slip through. I only use that process for very delicate fish, that will not be going into a tank with valuable animals (quarantine isn't just for the new fish, it is also to protect the existing fish in the display tank). When used, an observational quarantine needs to be done for 40 to 45 days....

Here is our updated, proactive quarantine process:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/current-quarantine-protocol.825055/

 

[mfinn]

When I did my own quarantine, I waited 2 days or so to get the fish eating, then I did 28+ days in copper, and another 5-6 days in Prazi.
Now I do Dr. Reef.

 

[NYCBOB]

I keep new fish for 7 days under copperpower. Another 7 days in low salinity. If no signs of disease and eating well, off they go into the main display.