QT or not?

[ROBONE20]

I need some opinions. I have a 240 gallon FOWLR that has been running for 1.5 years now. My livestock is healthy right now with no signs of any diseases, my system is pretty stable. I've had my livestock for over 2 years since I've raised them in a 75 gallon and moved them into the bigger tank. I will be obtaining a Goldflake Angel that has been in a reef tank from fellow RC'er for 1.5 years also, super healthy, no diseases, and eats pellets. Should I QT? I think I know the answer, but my QT will need to be setup and I will be picking up the fish tonight. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[sandwi54]

Please read this thread. This should double confirm your answer

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2081885

 

[LargeAngels]

I QT no matter who or where it's from.

 

[geaux xman]

i heard the same line before, "the fish is clean". not much after half my livestock died in a 48hr period. then i proceeded to fallow+copper(fowlr) my DT for 7 weeks.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I QT no matter who or where it's from.

Of course. There are plenty of areas in our hobby that are open to discussion; this sure ain't one of them. I'd bet the farm that failure to use a QT is the #1 reason for the very high turn-over in the hobby----by far.

 

[MonsterTankMan]

Fish,corals, i qt all my stock to ensure maximum health to my dt's.

 

[ROBONE20]

Thanks for the response guys. It's good to solidify the answer for me.

 

[snorvich]

QT always. I would not prophylactic-ally treat the new fish, but I would isolate for 9 weeks and observe carefully. when is the last time your reefer friend added a fish to his tank?

 

[ROBONE20]

Yeah I intend to watch it and isolate him for 9 weeks or more. Treat as needed. My friend added a new fish about 6 months ago in his tank. He bought the Goldflake from diver's den (liveaquaria).

 

[ROBONE20]

Although, I have read here on this forum of a member going through a QT period (greater than 2 months with treatment - if I recall) and when he dropped his fish in the DT, it got ich. And I think his DT was running for a long time before that without any problems with diseases. I forget who the member was...

 

[snorvich]

If you have an "ichless tank" now, and insert a clean fish, it will not get ich. Remember ich is only one of the possible parasites that can be introduced. If the fish mentioned anecdotally was improperly treated with either hypo (which is more difficult and more frequently done improperly) or copper it may have come in with ich. I always quarantine, always observe, and only treat if issues arise. Treating new fish that are acclimated and eating in QT with prazi is always a good idea.