How long are Diver's Den fish QTed

[RBCJay]

Just need a general idea on how long the fish are kept before being put on the site for sale.
The reason I ask is that my supermale lineatus that I received on November 1st that has been doing fine has started to decline and it appears to be this:http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1151167&highlight=wrasses+disease
This is just one thread on the disease but many more can be found and they all seem to share the exact same symptoms. He has been moved to a qt tanks, but I really don't see much hope for him. How long should I wait before I put him down if he doesn't eat or appear to be recovering? Have you had any other wrasses show any signs of this disease? Thanks for any info, I am just bummed to see a fish go through this and felt like with your DD fish this stuff would be weeded out before making them available.
Thanks,
Jay

 

[dfs/la2]

RBCJay,

The length of time for each fish in quarantine varies from a minimum of two weeks, to several months or more for delicate species. During the QT period all of the fish are monitored closely, and special attention is paid to their breathing rate, swimming behavior and overall appearance and demeanor. Once the fish have passed a thorough inspection, they are ready to be acclimated and moved into our main fish system.

Our main fish system is over 3000 gallons and utilizes a giant fluidized sand bed, 12’ tall by 24” in diameter foam fractionator (skimmer), 1000 mg ozone generator, 960 watts of UV sterilization, and three dedicated pumps to facilitate the operation of the system. The fish are housed in separate fish boxes for smaller gobies, divided cubicles sections that vary in size, as well as 24” and 48” acrylic aquariums for larger species. We have the ability to place show size fish in 48” x 48” holding vats for adequate space. The fish are acclimated from quarantine system into the main fish system by using the drip method to reduce stress. Once the fish have settled into their new surroundings in the main fish system, they are then photographed and loaded into the Divers Den section of the LiveAquaria.com web site, and offered for sale.

Please PM us your order information. We would be happy to extend your warranty for this fish while it is in quarantine.


Tina C.
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[RBCJay]

Thank You Tina. I enjoyed talking to you via the telephone. Live Aquaria has always sent me great livestock and taken care of any issues I have had in a very friendly way.
Thanks,
Jay

 

[King-Kong]

That's an impressive system.

 

[eskymick]

Does the Diver's Den quarantine program also insure that the specimins are feeding well, too?

Also, are the fish in the Collector's Corner also put thru the same quarantine process?

 

[dfs/la2]

eskymick,

Thank you for your questions. The specimens from our Diver’s Den are held for approximately 3-4 weeks and are eating well before they are offered on our site. Collector’s Corner fish are also held until they are eating and are presenting normal behavior.

You may wish to view a previous post regarding the acclimation information by Ginger for our LiveAquaria specimens.

Quarentine Procedures...

“Marine fish and invertebrates are flown in direct from multiple locales around the world. The fish and invertebrates are acclimated in a temperature-controlled room illuminated under red lighting to not shock these animals when the boxes are opened. Fish are cut from their shipping bags and placed in polyethylene totes with shipping water. Brand new seawater of the same temperature is adjusted to a low pH to match the new shipment and this is then dripped into the totes. Water is exchanged with low pH water so that the fish will not be exposed to lethal ammonia levels that can burn their gills during acclimation. Once the inbound fish are in this low pH solution they are then acclimated to the main fish systems where they will reside after acclimation. Fish are then transferred to the holding system and covered with a tarp until they are breathing normally.

Fish are held at the aquatic center for an unspecified time, which will vary depending on the species, origin and transit time. Fish that show any sign of damage or disease are transferred off the floor into a dedicated treatment system so that antibiotics can be administered to combat their specific ailment. Once the fish are healed they are then transferred back onto the floor and are offered for sale when they are eating properly and exhibiting normal behavior. They then can be screened, and selected for shipment and pack out.

You may also wish to view our Up Close Interview, found on our web site with Dr. Race Foster, where he discusses the advantages of buying fish through LiveAquaria.com in the following link:

Up Close Interview

If you have further questions please contact us.

Joyce F.
LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith

 

[dfs/la2]

dickhordishay,

All of the staff here at Drs. Foster & Smith recognizes the need to properly quarantine aquaria so that we can offer the healthiest aquatic life available. It is important to point out with all of the protocols we have in place; we still feel strongly that any aquatic life you bring into your home should be quarantine in a separate aquarium before placing these animals in the display aquarium. By incorporated this protocol at home, you will greatly reduce the likelihood of having problems down the road.

You may wish to view previous post made by Ginger for our Live Aquaria acclimation procedures:

Quarentine Procedures...

“Marine fish and invertebrates are flown in direct from multiple locales around the world. The fish and invertebrates are acclimated in a temperature-controlled room illuminated under red lighting to not shock these animals when the boxes are opened. Fish are cut from their shipping bags and placed in polyethylene totes with shipping water. Brand new seawater of the same temperature is adjusted to a low pH to match the new shipment and this is then dripped into the totes. Water is exchanged with low pH water so that the fish will not be exposed to lethal ammonia levels that can burn their gills during acclimation. Once the inbound fish are in this low pH solution they are then acclimated to the main fish systems where they will reside after acclimation. Fish are then transferred to the holding system and covered with a tarp until they are breathing normally.

Fish are held at the aquatic center for an unspecified time, which will vary depending on the species, origin and transit time. Fish that show any sign of damage or disease are transferred off the floor into a dedicated treatment system so that antibiotics can be administered to combat their specific ailment. Once the fish are healed they are then transferred back onto the floor and are offered for sale when they are eating properly and exhibiting normal behavior. They then can be screened, and selected for shipment and pack out.

You may also wish to view our Up Close Interview, found on our web site with Dr. Race Foster, where he discusses the advantages of buying fish through LiveAquaria.com in the following link:

Up Close Interview

If you have further questions please contact us.


Tina C.
Live Aquaria
Drs. Foster and Smith

 

[dfs/la2]

We apologize for the double post on this thread.

Tina C.
Live Aquaria
DRs. Foster and Smith