Adding our first Fish!

[Grimreaperz]

Originally Posted by ryan_ferguson25

I don't have a QT system yet. Def something I want. I may have my LFS QT until I can set something up. My tank is still cycling...I suppose I could start buying a small QT tank.... di you just use old tank water? Say...from a water change?

I would definitely recommend starting to aquire the pieces now that way you have one when you are ready for your first fish. I did an uncycled QT method after TTM treatment. Which is new salt water. Dosing Prime daily. But you can use old tank water if you are certain it is parasites free. Check out this section of the forum particularly the Quarantine and Acclimation section. Lots of great info!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1031074

But with the cost of the live stock in this hobby this is an absolute must. Otherwise it's like playing Russian Roulette. It's bound to happen just a matter of when. Some ppl use plastic containers anything that holds water really

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

[ryan_ferguson25]

Originally Posted by kmbyrnes

This. ^^^
In all the excitement of a new tank, it's probably the last thing you want to hear. But it's really the best practice to keep your tank disease free. t
Do a quick search for 'Ich'. The main reason for this often devastating infestation is lack of QT. And Ich isn't even the worst threat.

Read this link for a simple and effective QT method to protect your new charges and your investment.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2388428

Good luck and congrats on reaching this exciting milesstone.

Def. Familiar with ICH. ..Thx for the link

[Grimreaperz]

Yeah I'm really not trying to be a downer. I was pretty defeated after learning I needed more stuff. But after being on this forum for 3 months now and seeing the countless posts of emergency issues from not doing QT. I decided I would rather bite the bullet up front and do it right then risk all my time money and effort.

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk