Qt’ing inverts

[Phishguy3.0]

What methods do you use when adding new inverts into your aquarium. I’m very nervous about adding anything into my tank that doesn’t go through treatment or a 79 day waiting period. Being that you can’t medicate inverts am I being cautious or over cautious by waiting 79 days before adding new inverts into my display tank.

 

[Spare time]

Tbh I've never quarentine them. If it's a snail or hermit, I'll wipe their shell with a paper towel or dab the shell with but of fresh water and wipe it just incase they may have a flatworm or something on them. You could just set up a small tank for them and watch them for a week or so. Another method is to just avoid getting them from tanks with diseases or pests (of which could hitchhike via the water).

 

[cedwards04]

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[45ZoaGarden]

I don’t qt inverts. Acclimate and drop them in. What are you so scared of getting? Lol

 

[Squidward]

I don’t qt inverts. Acclimate and drop them in. What are you so scared of getting? Lol

ich

 

[hllb]

Acclimate and put in. No QT for inverts here.

 

[45ZoaGarden]

ich

Good thing inverts don’t carry ich. Most lfs/distributors have inverts in a completely different system.

 

[Phishguy3.0]

Tbh I've never quarentine them. If it's a snail or hermit, I'll wipe their shell with a paper towel or dab the shell with but of fresh water and wipe it just incase they may have a flatworm or something on them. You could just set up a small tank for them and watch them for a week or so. Another method is to just avoid getting them from tanks with diseases or pests (of which could hitchhike via the water).

I don’t trust lfs. I put an anemone in my take that was said to be in a coral and invert tank and my take cane down with ich 9 days later. I know if they are kept with fish there is a chance of getting ich in the dormant stage introduce into the tank. A ticking time bomb if you will. I’ve felt with ich on a couple of occasions and hope to never deal with it again

 

[SebastianM]

With inverts I just acclimate via drip method, then place them in the tank. As mentioned above I’ll dip/wipe the shell with some RODI water. I’ve never heard of an issue with inverts

 

[cedwards04]

Good thing inverts don’t carry ich. Most lfs/distributors have inverts in a completely different system.

I know for a fact that none of my local fish stores keep them separated and could absolutely have ich, as I have had the conversation with them and they all follow the "every tank has ich, keep your fish healthy and it isnt a problem" mentality. So I would definitely like to have a qt plan.

 

[Phishguy3.0]

Ich, I’ve been told ich in the tomont stage can attach to shells/ shrimp bodies and can introduce ich into your tank. I might be highly over reacting but I’ve dealt with ich and it’s not fun.

 

[cloggins]

I QT for 30-45 days in a fishless tank. I only temp acclimate.

 

[Idoc]

I quarantine inverts... time depends on what's going on or suspected. I understand the 76 day thing, but feel the risk is minimal after 30 days.

Im glad i have quarantined though... the stuff I catch in that first week or so has saved my DT...aptasia, bubble algae, vermatid snails, flatworms, etc... i use a high mag lens to look over coral "hard parts".

 

[BloopFish]

Good thing inverts don’t carry ich. Most lfs/distributors have inverts in a completely different system.

They can indeed at least have them within the water stuck to their shells. Also, many lfs just put their systems together in my experience.

 

[Squidward]

Good thing inverts don’t carry ich. Most lfs/distributors have inverts in a completely different system.

Yes they do mainly Shells. Detailed in the disease forum.

 

[hllb]

I know for a fact that none of my local fish stores keep them separated and could absolutely have ich, as I have had the conversation with them and they all follow the "every tank has ich, keep your fish healthy and it isnt a problem" mentality. So I would definitely like to have a qt plan.

This surprises me. My LFS here keeps fish in copper, so the inverts are definitely separate. It's a shame your LFS doesn't treat their fish with copper.

 

[kput]

There's tons of threads about QT'ing inverts and other tank inhabitants on these forums.

For inverts that shed their exoskeleton, you'll want to QT for a full 76 days, or until immediately after you witness a molt. You can then rinse them off very well to take care of any free swimmers, then add them to DT.

Hermits or animals with shells should be in a full 76 days.

 

[cedwards04]

This surprises me. My LFS here keeps fish in copper, so the inverts are definitely separate. It's a shame your LFS doesn't treat their fish with copper.

One of them does keep fish in a half dose of cupramine, but also has fish in the frag tanks, which is where he also houses the inverts.

I dont have any lfs that quarantine fish before selling. Wish I did. I really like supporting local businesses (business owner myself), but have been tempted to order fish online from sources that quarantine.

 

[hllb]

One of them does keep fish in a half dose of cupramine, but also has fish in the frag tanks, which is where he also houses the inverts.

I dont have any lfs that quarantine fish before selling. Wish I did. I really like supporting local businesses (business owner myself), but have been tempted to order fish online from sources that quarantine.

Mine has a small number of fish in their frag tanks, but they're typically fish that are healing from HLLE. One of their tanks in particular has a couple of tangs that need some help. Other than that, the only fish in the invert tanks are some blennys and dragonets that need pods.

I only know of one place online that does a true QT of their fish and I've never ordered from them. What ones do you know of?

 

[cedwards04]

Mine has a small number of fish in their frag tanks, but they're typically fish that are healing from HLLE. One of their tanks in particular has a couple of tangs that need some help. Other than that, the only fish in the invert tanks are some blennys and dragonets that need pods.

I only know of one place online that does a true QT of their fish and I've never ordered from them. What ones do you know of?

Marine collectors is the only 1 I know of for sure. Haven't looked into yet to be honest, I just assume there has to be a few out there. If not, sounds like a good business opportunity haha.