Alternative to quarantine

[Cast Away]

I'm thinking about not doing QT and going to the hydroplex fish dip. I'm really new to this and just wondered what everyone's thoughts on this product was.

 

[Cast Away]

Of course I'll still watch them in a QT tank for a week or so.

 

[Devaji]

i have never heard of the stuff. looks like there are a few threads on it. i did not read them tho.

my alternative is going to be buy ing QTed fish...

 

[Jekyl]

Here is an article detailing quarantine practices. Anything short comes with no guarantees. Alternately you could get your fish from a place like drreefsquarantinedfish.com

Current Quarantine Protocol

2024 Quarantine Procedures Jay Hemdal David Scarborough Protozoans (Cryptocaryon/ich, Amyloodinium/velvet) and Metazoan trematodes/flukes are by far the most common parasites found on newly acquired fish. A carefully managed, proactive quarantine process can effectively eliminate these...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Sebastiancrab]

I use Hydroplex as a step to quarantine following Jay Hemdal's procedures. I have also found it effective as a dip treating parasites. Strongly encourage you to go the 30 day plus quarantine route. Once you lose a few fish or a whole tank to a bug, you will really regret taking a chance.

 

[Nemo&Friends]

I have never quarantine so far, nor dipped or anything. and have not had problems with disease. I do not want to give my fish any unnecessary pills. Though I have not done it yet, observation for about 3 weeks is probably a good alternative.

 

[Dom]

I'm thinking about not doing QT and going to the hydroplex fish dip. I'm really new to this and just wondered what everyone's thoughts on this product was.

I believe @Paul B runs a tank stocked with fish that have never been quarantined. He presents a well laid out plan on how this is done.