Quarantine help for a new reefer

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So I’m new to reef keeping but not to fish keeping and I’m currently quarantining a Percula Clown and a yellow watchman gobie. I was wondering how should I treat with formalin it’s a 10 gallon bare bottom qt tank
 
So I’m new to reef keeping but not to fish keeping and I’m currently quarantining a Percula Clown and a yellow watchman gobie. I was wondering how should I treat with formalin it’s a 10 gallon bare bottom qt tank
Recommended in lieu of formalin based meds is Coppersafe, a safe method at 2.25ppm for 30 days. An alternate method is Hyposalinity at 1.009 salt level but stressful for many fish including clowns. Always start with a good acclimation prior to medicating/transfer of fish
 

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