How do you treat during QT process?

forrealb50 · 12/27/2009, 08:08 PM

I'm ready to start adding new fish to my tank. Do you quarantine your fish with copper, hypo, observation or other? I've seen polls on the time period but I would love to see some data on this.

Daniel Reef · 12/27/2009, 08:36 PM

tagging along. I don't have my tank set up yet so I can't vote.

forrealb50 · 12/28/2009, 07:51 AM

Cast your votes! Also, if you vote "other" please tell us what you do.

thegrun · 12/28/2009, 08:14 AM

I put my fish through a freshwater dip with Formalin 3 before they go into the quarantine tank but no treatment, just observation during quarantine unless necessary.

Playa-1 · 12/28/2009, 08:53 AM

I acclimate to the QT, a 3 minute fresh water dip before introducing the fish to the QT. The fresh water is temp and pH adjusted. I then treat for 10 days with PraziPro and follow up with Hypo Salinity for the remainder of the 6 week QT period for careful observation.

Daniel Reef · 12/28/2009, 09:24 AM

How do you adjust the FW pH?

Playa-1 · 12/28/2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel Reef

How do you adjust the FW pH?

You can buy product in the market to raise and lower pH. You can also just use a Kalk solution or Distilled white Vinegar.

mrsmithers · 12/28/2009, 09:43 AM

Check this out. Awesome reading
http://www.qualitymarine.com/News/Fe...ates-(01/27/09)

forrealb50 · 12/28/2009, 12:03 PM

This data matches most of the QT processes I've been reading about. In summary; start off with 4-6 week observation and treat if necessary.

Duff Man · 12/28/2009, 12:32 PM

I just put my fish straight into the QT tank that I fill with water from my display. No hypo, no treatment that will stress out the fish even more than they already are. I observe them and will treat if necessary. I've been lucky that I have not had to treat for any type of disease to date.

wooden_reefer · 12/28/2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forrealb50

I'm ready to start adding new fish to my tank. Do you quarantine your fish with copper, hypo, observation or other? I've seen polls on the time period but I would love to see some data on this.

This poll is not specfic enough.

QT against what? You mean against ich.

I QT for mostly three categories.

Ich

External bacterial infection

Large exoparasites.

View Poll Results: How do you quarantine?
Copper	6	30.00%
Hypo	0	0%
Observation	11	55.00%
Other	3	15.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

12/27/2009, 08:08 PM	#1
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	How do you treat during QT process? I'm ready to start adding new fish to my tank. Do you quarantine your fish with copper, hypo, observation or other? I've seen polls on the time period but I would love to see some data on this.

12/27/2009, 08:36 PM	#2
Daniel Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 1,430	tagging along. I don't have my tank set up yet so I can't vote. __________________ Daniel Restarting my tank 90g 20g Life Reef sump 5ft Life Reef Skimmer See my album for pre-build tank pictures.

12/28/2009, 09:24 AM	#6
Daniel Reef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 1,430	How do you adjust the FW pH? __________________ Daniel Restarting my tank 90g 20g Life Reef sump 5ft Life Reef Skimmer See my album for pre-build tank pictures.

12/28/2009, 07:51 AM	#3
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Cast your votes! Also, if you vote "other" please tell us what you do.

12/28/2009, 08:14 AM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I put my fish through a freshwater dip with Formalin 3 before they go into the quarantine tank but no treatment, just observation during quarantine unless necessary.

12/28/2009, 08:53 AM	#5
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I acclimate to the QT, a 3 minute fresh water dip before introducing the fish to the QT. The fresh water is temp and pH adjusted. I then treat for 10 days with PraziPro and follow up with Hypo Salinity for the remainder of the 6 week QT period for careful observation.

12/28/2009, 09:43 AM	#8
mrsmithers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 201	Check this out. Awesome reading http://www.qualitymarine.com/News/Fe...ates-(01/27/09)

12/28/2009, 12:03 PM	#9
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	This data matches most of the QT processes I've been reading about. In summary; start off with 4-6 week observation and treat if necessary.

12/28/2009, 12:32 PM	#10
Duff Man Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago's far NW burbs Posts: 629	I just put my fish straight into the QT tank that I fill with water from my display. No hypo, no treatment that will stress out the fish even more than they already are. I observe them and will treat if necessary. I've been lucky that I have not had to treat for any type of disease to date.