Who here quarantines? Obviously we know why you would but for those who don't - why NOT?
There's some controversy as many think that:
a) fish are already quarantined/medicated in a quality reef shop
b) it stresses the fish out and can lead to disease/ich breakout
c) extra money
d) can't wait - 6 weeks to have a beautiful fish out of the display tank can be hard
e) buy a UV sterilyzer. It won't kill ich or velvet but will keep unwanted bacteria from appearing...
This post comes 3 1/2 weeks after I lost my 3 fish to velvet. I planned on setting up a QT tank but with a new house (fencing, high property taxes, car repair) I wasnt able to swing the cash to put together a QT system. On top of that may of my sources say that as long as you buy your fish from a quality store (buy a $60 yellow tang instead of a $25), you should be fine...
Comments?
There's some controversy as many think that:
a) fish are already quarantined/medicated in a quality reef shop
b) it stresses the fish out and can lead to disease/ich breakout
c) extra money
d) can't wait - 6 weeks to have a beautiful fish out of the display tank can be hard
e) buy a UV sterilyzer. It won't kill ich or velvet but will keep unwanted bacteria from appearing...
This post comes 3 1/2 weeks after I lost my 3 fish to velvet. I planned on setting up a QT tank but with a new house (fencing, high property taxes, car repair) I wasnt able to swing the cash to put together a QT system. On top of that may of my sources say that as long as you buy your fish from a quality store (buy a $60 yellow tang instead of a $25), you should be fine...
Comments?