How do LFS/suppliers keep from everything getting infested?

crn005 · 09/12/2014, 04:09 PM

Seriously, how do they stop so many unwanted guests from getting into their systems? It only takes one frag and then BOOM, the system is infested with it. How are they able to avoid most of these pests? They're constantly having new specimens introduced into their systems.

cherubfish pair · 09/12/2014, 04:59 PM

quarantine?

anbosu · 09/12/2014, 05:05 PM

Most lfs can't afford to qt. Modt good ones dip corals on arrival and attempt to pick off visible pests.

Funkateer_1 · 09/12/2014, 05:24 PM

Short answer: they dont. Go to any importer in the US and at least 60% of the coral is dying or unhealthy

Spiffy · 09/12/2014, 05:25 PM

Hypo-salinity?

iceet · 09/12/2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiffy

Hypo-salinity?

Some corals don't like that.

I do it anyway because I have a lot of fish and don't want them getting the "itch"

Funkateer_1 · 09/12/2014, 11:22 PM

A lot of times, many LFS have sickly and unhealthy corals. They just don't care or are unaware of the pests they are selling. I have seen countless reef tanks get torn up with AEFW or some sort of parasite just because of a careless retailer.

crn005 · 09/14/2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkateer_1

Short answer: they dont. Go to any importer in the US and at least 60% of the coral is dying or unhealthy

That was my first response to my own question. Even if they're a responsible shop, it's just a numbers game. Their tanks are going to be exposed to unwanted pests on a regular bases. Seems like a dumb way to distribute livestock amongst the community.

tang220 · 09/14/2014, 08:23 AM

Some LFS do a weekly coral dip but it doesn't catch everything so is not a silver bullet.

tang220

09/12/2014, 04:09 PM	#1
crn005 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 744	How do LFS/suppliers keep from everything getting infested? Seriously, how do they stop so many unwanted guests from getting into their systems? It only takes one frag and then BOOM, the system is infested with it. How are they able to avoid most of these pests? They're constantly having new specimens introduced into their systems.

09/12/2014, 04:59 PM	#2
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	quarantine? __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

09/12/2014, 05:25 PM	#5
Spiffy Cheesy Poofs! Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 357	Hypo-salinity? __________________ Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro Gen3 x2, ReefLink, CPR CS50 Overflow. Reef Octopus NWB 110 Skimmer, Reef Octopus BR-110 Reactor. VorTech MP40 w/ QD Wetside x2, MP10 x1(Sump), 30-Gallon Sump. Current Tank Info: 60 Gallon, Prepping for LPS, 6 Years.

09/12/2014, 05:05 PM	#3
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	Most lfs can't afford to qt. Modt good ones dip corals on arrival and attempt to pick off visible pests.

09/12/2014, 05:24 PM	#4
Funkateer_1 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 169	Short answer: they dont. Go to any importer in the US and at least 60% of the coral is dying or unhealthy

09/12/2014, 11:22 PM	#7
Funkateer_1 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 169	A lot of times, many LFS have sickly and unhealthy corals. They just don't care or are unaware of the pests they are selling. I have seen countless reef tanks get torn up with AEFW or some sort of parasite just because of a careless retailer.

09/14/2014, 08:23 AM	#9
tang220 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 11	Some LFS do a weekly coral dip but it doesn't catch everything so is not a silver bullet. tang220