Setting Up Quarantine Tank To Prevent Spread Of Disease

[salt&cich4l]

You all convinced me to set up a quarantine tank. It is now cycling. However, I am a little unclear as to what medications to use? My understanding is that it is best practice to treat the new fish in the QT to prevent and kill potential diseases. There is a ton of information out there and I am a bit overwhelmed! Would something like Kordon Copper Aid or Seachem Cupramine Copperwork to kill potential Ich, velvet, and etc.? Are there any other meds I should use in the QT for a new fish?

 

[WTFish?]

Some may not agree but I use a qt tank as an observation tool and to keep any POSSIBLE illnesses from contaminating my main tank. So I do not medicate “just because” but watch for a few weeks then make the decision.
I keep on hand General cure, Kanaplex, metroplex and melafix so far if needed. There’s so many options though.

 

[Fashooga]

I usually just have the QT set to evaluate the new fish. When you see white stringy poo you know what to do. I've had to treat for that before with new fish.

 

[david1978]

Agree with above. I have never premedicated fish just because. Unless you could a few drops of peroxide into betta cups to kill off possible fin rot as a precaution.

 

[salt&cich4l]

the method based on the above is to acclimate fish to QT and watch it every day. If anything odd is noticed then treat accordingly. If I pick up a small tang for my 10 gallon QT, I would observe if for close to a month in the QT. Do 3-4 water changes a week (10 percent each) and feed. Does this sound like a reasonable plan? Sorry for all the questions! I do not want to make a newbie mistake and kill the fish!

 

[salt&cich4l]

Since I am using display water, can I simply net the fish and drop into DT, or do I need to reacclimate?

 

[WTFish?]

Since I am using display water, can I simply net the fish and drop into DT, or do I need to reacclimate?

Yep, that sounds right and as long as your display tank is the same temp, you’re fine

I’m now seeing this is saltwater, I do not know a thing about saltwater...someone chime in if things are different please.