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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Aug 18, 2015 13:29:18 GMT -5
I'd like to start a conversation about your "typical" quarantine practices. I'm interested in any prep work you do to your quarantine tank, how you introduce your new livestock, how you evaluate your livestock and the products (brand name please)used and why those products were ultimately selected.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 17:31:28 GMT -5
Personally, my favorite quarantine process works as follows: Acquire a nice marine specimen, preferably haddock. A quick dip in a solution of Garelick 2%, followed by a secondary dip in House Autry Spicy Breading, and then a quarantine for 5-10 minutes in a nice canola bath (I prefer Weston) at 375°.  |
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Post by spotfin on Aug 18, 2015 18:48:43 GMT -5
They do suggest higher temps for qt tanks:)
I keep some filter sponges in my sump at all times. When a qt tank is needed, I fill it with a little substrate, water, and the sponges from the main tank.
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Post by Syntax on Aug 18, 2015 18:50:39 GMT -5
I tried the Tank Transfer Method with a tang I purchased from Easy last month. Fish was clean when I bought it but once it was in my QT for a few days it began to show a couple of spots of ick. I was going to try hypo but decided to give TTM a try. The fish has been in my display for a couple of weeks now and things are fine.... so far. :-) I like the idea of TTM because it only takes 12 days; however, you do use a lot of salt and water throughout the process.
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Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Aug 18, 2015 20:21:22 GMT -5
I'm not familiar with the TTM... I'll have to research that one
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 20:24:42 GMT -5
I haven't used it yet. Haven't had a need since I read up on it. But I'm pretty sure it's what I'll use going forward.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 18, 2015 20:58:41 GMT -5
Bayer dip for corals and the "eye test" for fish. Neither of these are the best method or 100% but they've worked for me so far. (Knock Knock)
Definitely setting up a full quarantine when I get my basement! Fish and coral set ups that are always running.
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Post by jmerr86 on Aug 20, 2015 6:08:37 GMT -5
I just use my 30gl as a qt. I only keep naughty fish in it and a huge decorator crab so no worries
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