The most barbaric thing about this hobby are people that do not quarantine. We all know that ultimately there is no excuse not to quarantine. Saying you don't have the time, money or space to quarantine really means "I don't have the time, money or space for an aquarium".
We live in this society where you'd never support people not deworming or getting their dogs and cats their annual shots but when it comes to fish were all acting like preventative care is optional.
It's hypocritical at best. I don't need anyone to @ me about how they have a great tank and never quarantined and never had fish die. You are the exception and not the standard experience. It's irresponsible to suggest your behavior to others. Talking about fish developing immunities and resistances etc is the same as telling people to power through influenza or smallpox.
We live in this society where you'd never support people not deworming or getting their dogs and cats their annual shots but when it comes to fish were all acting like preventative care is optional.
It's hypocritical at best. I don't need anyone to @ me about how they have a great tank and never quarantined and never had fish die. You are the exception and not the standard experience. It's irresponsible to suggest your behavior to others. Talking about fish developing immunities and resistances etc is the same as telling people to power through influenza or smallpox.