NEED QUARANTINE ADVICE.

[EASTERN INDIGO]

Can somebody refer me to literature that is relatively non-technical but comprehensively describes an extremely efficient pre-symptomatic quarantine for fish? I would like to end the deaths of LFS fish after I buy them. I would like an in depth discussion of copper and chloroquine phosphate quarantines, what fish are NOT suited to one or the other. I have tried tank transfer, but it's not for me, and doesn't treat velvet anyway. I would also like to be educated about other procedures for treating (as a pre-symptomatic quarantine) for other pathogens. I know this is a lot, and I don't expect anybody to actually sit down and write it for me, but there are sooooooooooooooooo many posts with sooooooooooooooooooooooo many opinions that I cannot work my way through it on any educated basis. Can anybody help me find the REAL stuff as opposed to opinions and crackpots? Thanks.

 

[Tamberav]

Can somebody refer me to literature that is relatively non-technical but comprehensively describes an extremely efficient pre-symptomatic quarantine for fish? I would like to end the deaths of LFS fish after I buy them. I would like an in depth discussion of copper and chloroquine phosphate quarantines, what fish are NOT suited to one or the other. I have tried tank transfer, but it's not for me, and doesn't treat velvet anyway. I would also like to be educated about other procedures for treating (as a pre-symptomatic quarantine) for other pathogens. I know this is a lot, and I don't expect anybody to actually sit down and write it for me, but there are sooooooooooooooooo many posts with sooooooooooooooooooooooo many opinions that I cannot work my way through it on any educated basis. Can anybody help me find the REAL stuff as opposed to opinions and crackpots? Thanks.

It is literally all already in the stickies...

HIGH - Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Stickies

My Current QT Process Ratios for Dosing Copper Power Uronema - Eradicate or Ignore? Hybrid TTM to treat all parasites! PSA: PRIME safe to use with COPPER POWER Medications to keep on hand Fallow periods: Going Fishless Difficult Fish to QT guide Ich eradication vs. Ich...

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By making a post you are going to get more 'opinions' - The stickies have all the instructions. There is literally even a sticky with a giant grid showing which fish are sensitive to what.

Another one right here:

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...

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[RobertTheNurse]

I followed the recommendations of 'Humble Fish'...worked for me. I have yet to have an infected display tank. Have I lost fish? Sadly, yes.

How To - Quarantine

How to Setup a Quarantine Tank (updated 4-6-2023) The following are the essentials: Aquarium (10-30 gallons seems to work for most people. A larger QT lets you house more fish and gives you more wiggle room when it comes to ammonia. A smaller QT is cheaper, easier to maintain and can be...

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[Squidward]

Hrmm.. TTM has been the easiest for me. I did use prazipro for some fish like angels. All did 12 days TTM. All that have made it through have been successful. No need to measure any copper or wait a month or longer.