Two fish in quarantine tank?

PirateLove · 06/17/2016, 02:13 PM

Is this allowed?

lifeoffaith · 06/17/2016, 02:18 PM

Alot is going to be determined by size of the quarantine and species you're looking to mix. Any additional stress that could be added with two territorial fish that are already stressed out could be enough to put both of them at risk. Even two more laid back fish will likely get more stressed out than they already are with the presence of another fish in new surroundings.

So, long story short, yes it's allowed, but I would advise against it.

CHSUB · 06/17/2016, 02:38 PM

here are some pics. i use 10 and 20 gallon qt. all fish made it thought qt which included, Formalin bath, TTM, and Prizapro; and sometimes feed fenbendazole.

2 lyertails, bt trigger

3 yellow tangs in one; foxface and blenny in another

2 purple tilefish, 5 lyertails

10 chromis

isomorphic85 · 06/17/2016, 09:06 PM

I usually do 2 or 3 in QT depending on species etc... I use a 29 gallon biocube and i've had good luck with having at least 2 in the QT ... i almost think it's better then just having 1 loan fish in their for weeks and weeks all alone.

PirateLove · 06/18/2016, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the photos and feedback everyone. I have my QT set up and cycled and have had a fish in it for three days. What should I be doing now?? Sorry for the ridiculous question but should I just be watching him, looking for ich, or should I have medication in the water?

Thanks!

isomorphic85 · 06/19/2016, 04:33 PM

I will generally treat all fish with prazipro as a precaution .... it's very easy on the fish and is a good preventative measure .

other then the prazi I don't treat anything else unless something shows itself ... then i treat accordingly.

a lot of close observation is your best bet here while maintaining good water quality

06/17/2016, 02:13 PM	#1
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Two fish in quarantine tank? Is this allowed? __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

06/17/2016, 02:38 PM	#3
CHSUB "Certified Hobby Expert" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 2,038	here are some pics. i use 10 and 20 gallon qt. all fish made it thought qt which included, Formalin bath, TTM, and Prizapro; and sometimes feed fenbendazole. 2 lyertails, bt trigger 3 yellow tangs in one; foxface and blenny in another 2 purple tilefish, 5 lyertails 10 chromis __________________ Goniopora Police _________________ building a 60"x36"x30" peninsula reef...follow at "NEW TANK BUILD" on reef discussion forum! http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2110638 Last edited by CHSUB; 06/17/2016 at 02:43 PM.

06/17/2016, 09:06 PM	#4
isomorphic85 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 272	I usually do 2 or 3 in QT depending on species etc... I use a 29 gallon biocube and i've had good luck with having at least 2 in the QT ... i almost think it's better then just having 1 loan fish in their for weeks and weeks all alone. __________________ RedSea Max S650 DT Neptune Apex Gold, Neptune Dos, Neptune aff, JBJ chiller,120 lbs live sand 170 lbs dry rock, GFO reactor, carbon reactor, Emperor Aquatics 50 watt UV Red Sea E-260 with sump option Current Tank Info: RedSea Max S650 150 gallon , 25 Gallon sump, Red Sea E-260

06/18/2016, 02:47 PM	#5
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Thanks for the photos and feedback everyone. I have my QT set up and cycled and have had a fish in it for three days. What should I be doing now?? Sorry for the ridiculous question but should I just be watching him, looking for ich, or should I have medication in the water? Thanks! __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

06/19/2016, 04:33 PM	#6
isomorphic85 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 272	I will generally treat all fish with prazipro as a precaution .... it's very easy on the fish and is a good preventative measure . other then the prazi I don't treat anything else unless something shows itself ... then i treat accordingly. a lot of close observation is your best bet here while maintaining good water quality __________________ RedSea Max S650 DT Neptune Apex Gold, Neptune Dos, Neptune aff, JBJ chiller,120 lbs live sand 170 lbs dry rock, GFO reactor, carbon reactor, Emperor Aquatics 50 watt UV Red Sea E-260 with sump option Current Tank Info: RedSea Max S650 150 gallon , 25 Gallon sump, Red Sea E-260

06/17/2016, 02:18 PM	#2
lifeoffaith Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grand Rapids MI area Posts: 737	Alot is going to be determined by size of the quarantine and species you're looking to mix. Any additional stress that could be added with two territorial fish that are already stressed out could be enough to put both of them at risk. Even two more laid back fish will likely get more stressed out than they already are with the presence of another fish in new surroundings. So, long story short, yes it's allowed, but I would advise against it.