Great advice! I've been doing this for over 20 years. Skipped the qt regime from time to time. Got lucky a few but the times I wasn't the impact was catastrophic! Patience, patience, and more patience. Nutrition, & reserve water on hand is key as well. A calm setting and hiding spots too. Become a "fish whisperer"...haha. They've had a long hard journey.
Great info here 👍 I've been reefing for 5yrs now and I swear I'll always be a beginner, there's seriously so much to learn and I learnt a lot today from your video....well done 👏
Hi! Thank you for a great video about quarantining fish. I am a beginner in the saltwater fish hobby and there is a lot I don't know so these videos are valuable to me. But I am also a chemist and therefore feel like I have to correct you on the wrong information about ammonium/ammonia in the video. Ammonium ions have a pKa value of 9.3. What that means is that this is the pH threshold where un-ionized ammonia is going to exceed the amount of ammonium ions in water and not pH 8.0 as claimed in the video. Also ammonia is a base which increases the pH of water, not decreasing it as stated in the video. There are other processes that can decrease the pH of water such as oxidation of ammonia to nitrite and nitrate. Both of which convert the basic ammonia to acidic nitrous acid and nitric acid, respectively.
I really appreciate you advocating so strongly to reefers to learn to and perform quarantine procedures! I usually treat with Copper Power (for Ich) and the Trifecta (Kanaplex + Furan2 + Metro) to cover most issues prophylactically. One thing I'd like to add that you didn't mention: IIRC the ammonia blockers don't permanently make the ammonia safe, you need to reapply every ~48 hours (according to a Seachem support representative via email support). Just follow the directions or contact support for clarification.
I think we need a video dedicated to observation poses. I was taking notes but I need more detail on technique. Perhaps recommended stretches to do before attempting the more complicated poses? Thanks.
Thanks for the great summary! I’ll second your point on diagnosing fish. Even with a degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry, and medicine, I am humbled by the process and wise enough to know I am not a veterinarian. That said, there are times that one give medication without a diagnosis. Example, with military personnel and hikers in Asia, we often gave individuals medication to take when in remote areas. Drug “A” is for symptoms 1,2,3, … You home can often be considered a similar situation. Veterinarians trained or willing to treat aquarium inhabitants are rare and far between. Diseases can kill in hours or days. The internet helps, but one must be prepared to step in. Read on common diseases, stock up on required items, and have the quarantine tank ready to go. My son’s first fish, Justinian the betta, is in a quarantine tank on Day 5 of medication for “pop eye.” I am so happy that it appears I will not have to tell my son over Thanksgiving that his fish died while he was in college. Thanks for another great episode in this series, Jim
Hey Matt, if you're not medicating during QT, what about using Purogen or PolyFilter to remove ammonia when water changes are a rather expensive endeavor?
Coming from freshwater side of the hobby (for now anyway), can you use a seeded sponge filter from freshwater when setting up a quarantine tank? I don't know if those bacteria colonies are the same as saltwater? Otherwise I assume you could just use a plastic tub, heater, and small filter? This would mean your QT could be inexpensive and not taking up space when not in use.
What are quarantining procedures for tropical climate regions to maintain the tank temp. Obviously we wont need a heater ? Do we need to have a chiller to maintain the temperatures? Thanks
If you live in a hot climate and your tank gets above 81-82 degrees F, then you're going to need some way of keeping the tank cool. Fans may work if you just need to drop the temp a degree or two, but if you need to see a more significant temperature drop, then a chiller is a necessity.
@@BulkReefSupply Thanks for the reply and support. Chiller seems to be my only option. Fans will do the job but only during winter and monsoons. Peak summer temp are 100-102degF.
It's a great idea to QT if you're going to be adding more fish. If you don't QT the first fish, then any other fish you add later could be exposed to disease.
I have 2 questions, 1) how much is "a little bit of bleach?" I'm using the same rimless tank from BRS that you recommended, and 2) If my fish didn't show any sing of disease and I move them to my DT, can I put new fish on my QT tank without sterilizing? Awesome videos BTW, this info is extremely helpful!
Put them in qt tank and watch them then Swap them to main tank 👍 15 days to 30 days maybe have a molly in there with them coz if there sick molly will show it black molly only
After I quarantined over 25 fish I have completely stopped doing it myself and completely buy all my fish either from marine collectors,ocean devotion, dr reefs quarantined fish, or tsm aquatics. Sometimes I buy from live aquaria divers den but those arent always clean but atleast eating
LAST video.. you said we'd be better off than 99% of hobbiests.. now it's only 95%..
-THAT MEANS YOUR VIDEOS ARE WORKING! CONGRATS! : ) LOL
Great advice!
I've been doing this for over 20 years. Skipped the qt regime from time to time. Got lucky a few but the times I wasn't the impact was catastrophic!
Patience, patience, and more patience. Nutrition, & reserve water on hand is key as well.
A calm setting and hiding spots too. Become a "fish whisperer"...haha. They've had a long hard journey.
Great info here 👍 I've been reefing for 5yrs now and I swear I'll always be a beginner, there's seriously so much to learn and I learnt a lot today from your video....well done 👏
I am a beginner and your videos are by far the best I have found! Thank you so much!!
Hi! Thank you for a great video about quarantining fish. I am a beginner in the saltwater fish hobby and there is a lot I don't know so these videos are valuable to me. But I am also a chemist and therefore feel like I have to correct you on the wrong information about ammonium/ammonia in the video. Ammonium ions have a pKa value of 9.3. What that means is that this is the pH threshold where un-ionized ammonia is going to exceed the amount of ammonium ions in water and not pH 8.0 as claimed in the video. Also ammonia is a base which increases the pH of water, not decreasing it as stated in the video. There are other processes that can decrease the pH of water such as oxidation of ammonia to nitrite and nitrate. Both of which convert the basic ammonia to acidic nitrous acid and nitric acid, respectively.
I really appreciate you advocating so strongly to reefers to learn to and perform quarantine procedures!
I usually treat with Copper Power (for Ich) and the Trifecta (Kanaplex + Furan2 + Metro) to cover most issues prophylactically.
One thing I'd like to add that you didn't mention: IIRC the ammonia blockers don't permanently make the ammonia safe, you need to reapply every ~48 hours (according to a Seachem support representative via email support). Just follow the directions or contact support for clarification.
I think we need a video dedicated to observation poses. I was taking notes but I need more detail on technique. Perhaps recommended stretches to do before attempting the more complicated poses? Thanks.
Lol! This made me smile!
Nice one reefer 👍 Like a pro
Thanks for the great summary!
I’ll second your point on diagnosing fish. Even with a degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry, and medicine, I am humbled by the process and wise enough to know I am not a veterinarian.
That said, there are times that one give medication without a diagnosis. Example, with military personnel and hikers in Asia, we often gave individuals medication to take when in remote areas. Drug “A” is for symptoms 1,2,3, …
You home can often be considered a similar situation. Veterinarians trained or willing to treat aquarium inhabitants are rare and far between. Diseases can kill in hours or days. The internet helps, but one must be prepared to step in. Read on common diseases, stock up on required items, and have the quarantine tank ready to go.
My son’s first fish, Justinian the betta, is in a quarantine tank on Day 5 of medication for “pop eye.” I am so happy that it appears I will not have to tell my son over Thanksgiving that his fish died while he was in college.
Thanks for another great episode in this series,
Jim
Hey Matt, if you're not medicating during QT, what about using Purogen or PolyFilter to remove ammonia when water changes are a rather expensive endeavor?
How long do you recommend to dose formalin after dosing with Prime.
Do we drip acclimate to both the quarantine tank and also to the display tank? Thanks!!!
Been in the hobby for years, love your videos though, always watching 👀 😎
Coming from freshwater side of the hobby (for now anyway), can you use a seeded sponge filter from freshwater when setting up a quarantine tank? I don't know if those bacteria colonies are the same as saltwater? Otherwise I assume you could just use a plastic tub, heater, and small filter? This would mean your QT could be inexpensive and not taking up space when not in use.
What are quarantining procedures for tropical climate regions to maintain the tank temp. Obviously we wont need a heater ? Do we need to have a chiller to maintain the temperatures?
Thanks
If you live in a hot climate and your tank gets above 81-82 degrees F, then you're going to need some way of keeping the tank cool. Fans may work if you just need to drop the temp a degree or two, but if you need to see a more significant temperature drop, then a chiller is a necessity.
@@BulkReefSupply Thanks for the reply and support. Chiller seems to be my only option. Fans will do the job but only during winter and monsoons. Peak summer temp are 100-102degF.
If you have a recently setup tank and are ready to add fish, do you have to quarantine the first fish that you put into that tank?
It's a great idea to QT if you're going to be adding more fish. If you don't QT the first fish, then any other fish you add later could be exposed to disease.
Gotta love full disclosure.
You make things so much harder than they are lol
This method is for fish use only? Not corals?
This video is focused on fish quarantine, but corals can also be quarantined. This is best done separately as most fish medications are not reef safe.
So wierd you realllly push this qt series RIGHT when I encounter velve/ich for the first time in 6 years.
I have 2 questions, 1) how much is "a little bit of bleach?" I'm using the same rimless tank from BRS that you recommended, and 2) If my fish didn't show any sing of disease and I move them to my DT, can I put new fish on my QT tank without sterilizing? Awesome videos BTW, this info is extremely helpful!
@jdamommio thanks a lot!
Ps... the ng isnt really enunciated "Ahnyo"
"Ahnyo-ihsayoh" more formal/respectful.
What about buying quarantined fish?
Put them in qt tank and watch them then Swap them to main tank 👍 15 days to 30 days maybe have a molly in there with them coz if there sick molly will show it black molly only
After I quarantined over 25 fish I have completely stopped doing it myself and completely buy all my fish either from marine collectors,ocean devotion, dr reefs quarantined fish, or tsm aquatics. Sometimes I buy from live aquaria divers den but those arent always clean but atleast eating
@@danielaleman2367 I'll second Dr Reefs Quarantined Fish & Marine Collectors. Thanks for the tip on Ocean Devotion, I'll check them out.
Absolutely a solid option! More expensive than doing the QT yourself, but as long as it's within your budget, I say go for it 😀
My favorite number is 9… js’n i dont ming the 9 steps.
How many videos can you make on the same topic
21 to 28 days? Whoops. I've be doing 30 to 45 days as my standard quarantine. If I add a fish to the qt tank I reset to another 30 to 45 days. Lol.
@@jdamommio So, why do 90 days if it isn't needed? Just because that's a standard? If so, that's not science. That's ignorance.
@@jdamommio Oh wow! Nice little personal insult there. I hope that made you day. Do you feel better now?
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Yes. Your either lucky or you have learned
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