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Quarantine Question
I am setting up a Quarantine system for new arrivals, my question is should I just do hyposalinity or hyposalinity with cupramine ?
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Just hypo is best. Here is a good article.Can't do both at the same time.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/6/fish And more QT reading... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ths-facts.html
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What kind of setup are you using for your quarantine?
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just a 10 gallon tank w/ hang on filter/airstone and heater
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Thanks. Guess I am in the market for a quarantine tank as well. Will have to get something on the weekend.
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What I do is take water from my display tank to use in the quarantine tank. I find it acclimates them faster. Or it makes my feel better in the long run.
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What species of fish are you intending to quarantine in this tank? A 10-gallon is only suitable for very small fish like Gobies, and hardy fish like Damsels including the smaller species of Clownfish. Do you have an Ammonia Alert badge and an ammonia detoxifier on hand? Ammonia is a big threat to fish in quarantine even if you plan to use a seeded filter. |
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As morbid as it is I'd also suggest that you keep some clove oil or vodka on hand in the case you need to do the humane thing.
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Why is a 10g only good for gobies and damsels? Wouldn't it work for other fish as long a they are small and done one at a time?
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A 3" Sailfin Tang in a 10-gallon tank compared to a 3" Ocellaris Clownfish all of a sudden size isn't the concern. My point is that a 10-gallon is not suitable for all fish- even if they are small. A 20-gallon or a 40-gallon might be a better choice. For bigger fish like large Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Tangs, etc an even bigger quarantine tank may be needed. Last edited by Myka; 02-15-2014 at 05:39 PM. |