Who uses quarantine tanks?

[EmilyB]

Skipping qt and dealing with ick is one thing but what would you have done if the fish had flukes or velvet?, neither of which have visible symptoms in the early stages.

I've always bought fish from reliable sources, so I can't say I've ever run into a problem like that, well at least for eight years now.

[Reefer Rob]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

I've always bought fish from reliable sources, so I can't say I've ever run into a problem like that, well at least for eight years now.

No such luck on the west coast. Fish go through the shops so quick 3/4 of them have disease or they're too stressed from transport to put directly in my display with a bunch of crazed territorial maniacs.

[surgeonfish]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

I've always bought fish from reliable sources, so I can't say I've ever run into a problem like that, well at least for eight years now.

I am only aware of one LFS that quarantines all their fish and won't let you buy them until "after" the 2 week quarantine period. Ideally, I like to observe fish over several weeks at the LFS before buying them. However, most of the fish I want are snatched up quickly. I also live out of town and only make it into Calgary every few months.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

I've always bought fish from reliable sources, so I can't say I've ever run into a problem like that, well at least for eight years now.

same here, no problems. I also keep a neon goby in the tank in case of ick breakouts (nothing major so far, knock on wood)>