Didn't quarantine new coral beauty-all good

[Megatrev62]

Decided against QT for a coral beauty that looked amazing. Bought it the day it arrived and is doing excellent. Eating nori, all frozen and pellets. Took a gamble and it worked out. The only reason I did this was the maturation of my tank-10 months and the fact that observation of the fish was crucial. Just wanted to mention it. Cheers

 

[snorvich]

Basically, you are rolling the dice. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. When you lose, however, you lose big.

 

[Megatrev62]

Agreed, took the chance on reasons stated and he's doing well now nearly 3 weeks.

 

[Recty]

FYI, you're taking a chance not just on that fish, but every fish you have in your tank and every fish you're ever going to put in the tank.

Fine if you want to do it, but I wouldnt come here and start a thread basically stating how perfect this is, when it's the exact opposite thing an experienced fish keeper would do and certainly now what you want to convince new people to the hobby to do.

If the fish had any disease, every fish in your tank for now and years to come will be exposed to it. It could have ich, at a easily non diagnosed level, but flare up huge when stress comes on for some reason, a stuck heater, power outage, you name it. Every other fish contracted it as well and all the sudden you have 4-5 fish with massive ich outbreaks and going down quickly. Or flukes...

It's just not a good idea. And it's really not good to come post it as a positive example.

 

[sandwi54]

agreed with the above. it's not good to post about the "success" that was achieved by luck. It does not set a good example for new people in the hobby as it is not a recommended protocol, and gives people a false sense of security.

Plus, I hardly call 3 weeks of "no visible disease" success.

 

[SkullV]

Plus, I hardly call 3 weeks of "no visible disease" success.

This.

 

[Megatrev62]

RC advocates QT, I have no problem with that and I agree with QT.

 

[snorvich]

This.

Exactly. Ted you are spending too much time in the lounge.

 

[Megatrev62]

agreed with the above. it's not good to post about the "success" that was achieved by luck. It does not set a good example for new people in the hobby as it is not a recommended protocol, and gives people a false sense of security.

Plus, I hardly call 3 weeks of "no visible disease" success.

I said nothing of luck. For all those who do want to quarantine please understand how to do it. It is very important. Maybe you're right about not posting this. What I did, does not mean to go ahead and do it.

 

[fender4string]

I know you've already been told off enough but I think Recty hit the nail on the head when he said you're putting your already healthy and established stock at risk of disease or infestation (those little angels are notorious for being infested with flukes).

I'm glad everything seems ok for now and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you but it probably wasn't the best choice to post this thread as it condones less than optimal practice. Misinformation tends to spread and the exception tends to overshadow the rule.

 

[Stumped]

Basically, you are rolling the dice. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. When you lose, however, you lose big.

You worded this perfectly. I learned my lesson the hard way a long time ago. I would rather not add another fish to my DT than to add one without QT.

 

[BillyC]

To each his own... I read somewhere that only a VERY small percentage of hobbyists use a quarantine tank and just accept parasites and disease as "part of the hobby." I started out like this but after losing all of my beloved fish to brooklynella, I would never take my chances without quarantine ever again.

 

[Megatrev62]

My decision was based on experience with the species and a well established reef. I know that I took a gamble but I would never have taken it without some knowledge. Listen don't do what you feel or hear you shouldn't. Would I do this with a 3-4 month tank-definitely not. I see a fish- knowing it is questionable but I did this based on the fish and my tank and experience. Will never advocate doing so. Everyone ok now? Don't tell me no one agrees.Cheers

And let me add, thanks for the blast from all, I know you care and KNOW.

 

[jjk_reef00]

It's fun to play Russian roulette until you lose

 

[hermesfansf]

What a risk.....Good Luck with the new fish.

 

[snorvich]

It's fun to play Russian roulette until you lose

Good description. It is all a matter of probabilities. If you do it you will eventually lose.

 

[lilalove]

Exactly. Ted you are spending too much time in the lounge.

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave! :beer:

 

[MCCOOL]

Would I do this with a 3-4 month tank-definitely not

I don't see what the tanks age has to do with anything, if that fish has flukes, or brook or any other dangerous Parasite, it doesn't matter if the tank's 10 minutes old or 10 years old.

Not to be rude, but why was this thread even started? Seems to be just ruffling feathers...

You took a very dangerous risk, and so far it hasn't bitten you in the backside, I hardly see that as cause for celebration/bragging.

 

[Recty]

Will never advocate doing so.

Except imo, starting this thread is pretty much advocating doing it.

"Hey guys, I didnt quarantine a fish and I just wanted you all to know it's been perfect."

The problem is not what you do with your own tanks, but the problem is that new guy to the hobby will come read this thread and think awesome, I'll do this now too. Simply by starting the thread and saying you did it and it's good is advocating it and imo it's ruining other people's chances to enjoy the hobby when they suffer from it.

Just my $0.02. I keep what most people would consider too many tangs in too small of a tank, but that's my own personal decision. What I dont do is come on here and say how perfect it is and how it's working out for me...

 

[Stumped]

My decision was based on experience with the species and a well established reef. I know that I took a gamble but I would never have taken it without some knowledge. Listen don't do what you feel or hear you shouldn't. Would I do this with a 3-4 month tank-definitely not. I see a fish- knowing it is questionable but I did this based on the fish and my tank and experience. Will never advocate doing so. Everyone ok now? Don't tell me no one agrees.Cheers

And let me add, thanks for the blast from all, I know you care and KNOW.

I don't agree. To my understanding, much like butterflyfish, angels are prone to coming in with flukes and various internal parasites. If you knew the species even if the specimen looked amazing you would not add it straight to your dt.

Also if this is based on experience you would know the age of the tank is irrelevant in this matter. The diseases people are discussing can just as easily be transmitted in a ten day old tank or ten year old tank.

Obviously everyone is free to do what they please, but I lost some of my fish doing exactly what you did several years ago. I added a "perfect" looking and acting centropyge angel into my dt and ended up paying the price a short while later.