LFS question
- Thread starter Deep Reef
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Reefers4U
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I purchased several items from Marine.net - four fish: two gobies and two wrasse
Of course, those that know me, I qted the fish but under advice from a trusted source it was determined the qt might be too stressful for these fish so they were drip acclimated to the display.
The wrasses didn't survive the night. The gobies are doing fine, eating anything I'll give them.
I also spoke to another reefer who came to pick up some pumps and he also said he didn't have very good success with Marine.net
I'm not knocking them, just posting my experience - hopefully someone can chime in.
my 2cents
Of course, those that know me, I qted the fish but under advice from a trusted source it was determined the qt might be too stressful for these fish so they were drip acclimated to the display.
The wrasses didn't survive the night. The gobies are doing fine, eating anything I'll give them.
I also spoke to another reefer who came to pick up some pumps and he also said he didn't have very good success with Marine.net
I'm not knocking them, just posting my experience - hopefully someone can chime in.
my 2cents
Deep Reef
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yeah I was just wondering cause I use to see ich in their tanks all the time prior to the new QT facility. I have purchased from Exotic aquatic I am about 50/50 with them and about 0 for 3 with pet world. To be honest, I believe some of it is me and my QT method which I am working on. So I figured I'd try Allfish again. I just bought a one spot foxface. we'll see how it goes.
No I missed the tank hop. I really wanted to see the facility.
No I missed the tank hop. I really wanted to see the facility.
Well I do plan to buy from eleit, just every time the fish I want is sold lol. All fish isnt terrible, just some days are worse then others, think it depends alot on who is working on if the fish get taken care of right that day. Guess we are lucky to have so many ofs to choose from that we can go to onr for corals, one for fish and so on unlike some places with 1 or no lfs
mrx66699
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thanks for the .02 but he was speaking of allfish not marine.net lol
mrx66699
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another thing you need to think of with these LFS stores that claim they are QTing everything first before selling is ARE THEY ACTUALLY QTing or just monitoring and medicating.......
allfish....not a true QT just a deworm and medicate (not copper) with nitrofurazone and monitor for a period of time then sell
elite marine.....not a true QT either just a lowered salinity (salinity is not low enough to even effect the ick parasite, I believe Lance stated he takes it to .013, and not even on all fish sold just responsive ones (some fish dont do well with a lowered salinity so they are skipped)) and deworm then monitor for a period of time before selling
NOW ....while both of these are wonderful things above and beyond what most LFS'd do still don't get confused thinking that this is a true QTing process and just because you purchase a fish from these that it should live, even liveaquaria advises you QT all purchases from them and they have an even more stringent process they use.....
only a few things have shown to truly eradicate the parasites we have come to know as problematic and just lowering the salinity a few pts or medicating with nitrofurazone will not accomplish this...everyone should follow what process they think will work for them and base there %s on that and go from there just don't complain if its not working, just modify and move forward.....all three of these LF's mentioned sell wonderful products, you just have to learn how to judge the specimen on sight, play the percentages and be willing to live with your choices....
allfish....not a true QT just a deworm and medicate (not copper) with nitrofurazone and monitor for a period of time then sell
elite marine.....not a true QT either just a lowered salinity (salinity is not low enough to even effect the ick parasite, I believe Lance stated he takes it to .013, and not even on all fish sold just responsive ones (some fish dont do well with a lowered salinity so they are skipped)) and deworm then monitor for a period of time before selling
NOW ....while both of these are wonderful things above and beyond what most LFS'd do still don't get confused thinking that this is a true QTing process and just because you purchase a fish from these that it should live, even liveaquaria advises you QT all purchases from them and they have an even more stringent process they use.....
only a few things have shown to truly eradicate the parasites we have come to know as problematic and just lowering the salinity a few pts or medicating with nitrofurazone will not accomplish this...everyone should follow what process they think will work for them and base there %s on that and go from there just don't complain if its not working, just modify and move forward.....all three of these LF's mentioned sell wonderful products, you just have to learn how to judge the specimen on sight, play the percentages and be willing to live with your choices....
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Reefers4U
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you are most welcome Mrx - I'm happy to give you my two cents anytime. LOL
