New fish - different QTs vs new tank?

[NancyFish]

So we have a brand new tank set up (and also bought an 10g QT). We want to start with a pair of clowns and maybe a goby (eventually?)

The one fish we knowingly bought from a questionable fish shop (Nothing clean, fish looks okay - young). We only bought there because it was listed as (and looked) a black storm, and the kid couldn’t find one elsewhere. So as we got outside it was very clearly a mocha, so definitely wasn’t worth the paranoia of a sick fish..

The other clown we want is from a good clean shop. Should we quarantine them separate or maybe both the new tank. Unsure if we should treat preventatively?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

NancyFish Welcome to the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Forum!

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• Brief description of the issue you are observing and answers to the following questions:
  • How long have you had the fish with the condition?
  • Did you quarantine with medication when you first acquired the fish? (If Yes, which medication?)
• Current water quality measurements
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[vetteguy53081]

So we have a brand new tank set up (and also bought an 10g QT). We want to start with a pair of clowns and maybe a goby (eventually?)

The one fish we knowingly bought from a questionable fish shop (Nothing clean, fish looks okay - young). We only bought there because it was listed as (and looked) a black storm, and the kid couldn’t find one elsewhere. So as we got outside it was very clearly a mocha, so definitely wasn’t worth the paranoia of a sick fish..

The other clown we want is from a good clean shop. Should we quarantine them separate or maybe both the new tank. Unsure if we should treat preventatively?

They are unknown to tank and you can QT them together and allow them to get acquainted but watch for any sign of arguing. Dont do preventative quarantine but dose with coppersafe and after even PraziPro or with these fish you can do, praziPro and at least 14-21 days coppersafe

 

[NancyFish]

So get the fish(s) we wanted and knock out the meds with them together as a precaution? Rather than wait to make sure this one is okay and then get another coral?

Is copper safe okay in the main tank we hope to eventually have coral in?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

So get the fish(s) we wanted and knock out the meds with them together as a precaution? Rather than wait to make sure this one is okay and then get another coral?

Is copper safe okay in the main tank we hope to eventually have coral in?

No - you should only use copper in tanks where invertebrates won’t be housed in.

Here is our current quarantine protocol:

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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[vetteguy53081]

So get the fish(s) we wanted and knock out the meds with them together as a precaution? Rather than wait to make sure this one is okay and then get another coral?

Is copper safe okay in the main tank we hope to eventually have coral in?

Quarantine tank only