Quarantine Advice?

[rcasa]

This is for everyone/me also just needing more tips and maybe tricks to having a quarantine tank.

1. Is it important? Why?

2. Does it need to be cycled?

3. What are the main sicknesses saltwater fish get?

4. What treatments to use?

5. How long should I quarantine before putting back in display?

All Questions/Tips are appreciated and also these questions are some others may want to know.

 

[Fish Fan]

I think this link should address most of your questions:

Current Quarantine Protocol

2024 Quarantine Procedures Jay Hemdal David Scarborough Protozoans (Cryptocaryon/ich, Amyloodinium/velvet) and Metazoan trematodes/flukes are by far the most common parasites found on newly acquired fish. A carefully managed, proactive quarantine process can effectively eliminate these...

www.reef2reef.com

Hope that helps!

 

[tzabor10]

Some people don’t QT. I’m one of them. It adds stress which can lead to fish not eating. I you can select healthy stock, an acclimation box will do wonders to keep the fish healthy.

 

[Fredlee]

I'll address Question No 5:

True quarantine involves 2 weeks min. Copper treatment preferably 30 days and a 14 day feeding with food soaked in Praziquantel and Metronidazole (Fritz ParaCleanse) as a de-wormer. Followed by some observation time in holding for your main display.