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How To Set Up A Quarantine Tank For Tropical Fish


Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?

Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?

For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more suited to captivity because they are usually tank raised and don't seem to break out in disease as readily as their saltwater counterparts. However, if newly acquired fish do come down with something, you will surely wish that you had one ready to go. One newly bought fish that is introduced to your main tank can easily wipe out the entire tank population. Better safe than sorry, right?

For saltwater aquarium keepers, I would say that you definitely need a quarantine tank. Marine specimens are mostly wild caught and not used to being kept in captivity. Their journey to a dealers tank is usually much longer and much more stressful for them. Stressed out fish will usually come down with some kind of disease if they don't simply die from the whole ordeal. Saltwater fish keepers will usually have other things in the main display tank such as invertebrates and live rock, that they don't want to expose to the harsh medicines necessary to treat one or two fish. Some medicines can wipe out all of the invertebrates in a tank, so be sure to research any medicine before using it in your tank.

Quarantine Tank Setup
You don't need to go all out here. A simple 10 - 20 gallon aquarium will suffice for most people. If you have larger fish then obviously you want to get a bigger quarantine tank. All you really need is a bare bones setup with the following equipment:

Fill the quarantine tank with water from the main tank and then turn everything on in the quarantine tank.

Freshwater & Saltwater Fish Quarantine
For newly acquired fish you will want to acclimate them to the water in the quarantine tank and monitor them very closely for a period of two to three weeks. Monitor the water parameters with your test kits and check for signs of parasites or bacterial infections.

If the newly acquired fish does come down with something you will need to use the appropriate medication and you will need to keep them in quarantine for a further two weeks to make sure that you have indeed treated them effectively. If after a few weeks no problems develop, you can then acclimate them to the main tank water and then introduce them.

If a fish comes down with something while in your main tank, just net them and plop them into the quarantine tank. There should be no need to acclimate them because you used water from your main tank. If you didn't use water from the main tank you will need to acclimate them to the quarantine tank water. Diagnose the problem/disease and treat appropriately. After the disease clears up you will still want to keep the fish in quarantine for a week or so monitoring the water parameters with your test kits the whole time.

More On Saltwater Quarantine
Always have some extra saltwater ready in case you need to perform an emergency water change. Remember, you want to monitor those water parameters frequently (daily or at least once every two days). Many saltwater hobbyists always have saltwater ready just in case. You never want to mix up saltwater and add it right away. Freshly mixed saltwater can be fairly toxic to fish, in turn causing you more problems.

Conclusion
Freshwater hobbyists may get away with not using a quarantine tank, but saltwater hobbyists would be crazy not using one. Save yourself some money, headaches and especially the fish by having a quarantine tank. The fish in your main tank will thank you for it.

For more tropical fish and aquarium information, please visit FishLore.com - Freshwater & Saltwater Tropical Fish & Aquarium Information.

Mike is an editor at FishLore.com. Designed for beginners, FishLore.com provides tropical fish information, how-to guides, articles, fish profiles, FAQs, forums and more!


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Experts warn deadly threat to pets is sweeping across the United States  New York Post

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A Psychologist Explains The Appeal Of ‘Pet Parenting’ For Child-Free Couples  Forbes

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Geckos are allowed in Topeka; ostriches aren't. Rules of exotic pets.  The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Common household items deadly to pets  WFLA

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Caring for pets under boil water notice  WZZM13.com

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Residents, pets safe after fire starts in Colorado Springs home  KKTV

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All pets (and humans) welcome: Mid-Michigan Pet Expo returns to Flint  MLive.com

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2nd Chance Pets: Yvette and Georgette  WNDU

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Pet Connection: Museum in Maine documents maritime pets  South Bend Tribune

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'Loved and lost': New pet funeral home serves grieving families in Williamsport and surrounding areas  Williamsport Sun-Gazette

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Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Molly  The Zebra

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Special Report: Pets on Meth - Wednesday at 6PM  kuna noticias y kuna radio

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Pets of the Week: March 18, 2024 – Shaw Local  The Herald-News

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Arizona Humane Society sees increased pet surrenders due to high living costs  Arizona's Family

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It Is National Poison Prevention Week; Make Sure Your Pets Are Also Protected  Elmore Autauga News

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Preparing for freezing temps: people, pets, plants, pipes  WBRC

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Pets benefit mental health of owners in the U.S., poll reveals  VeterinaryPracticeNews.com

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How Pet Tech Company Petcube Is Making Pet Parenting More Accessible To Every Human  Forbes

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Flagler Humane Society's Pets of the Week for March 18  Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer

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How seasonal allergies impact our pets  WFMJ

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Pets of the Week - Kitten and Dandelion  City of Arlington

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Mass Immigration Harms Rare Animals, Livestock and even Family Pets | FAIRUS.org  Federation for American Immigration Reform

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Live learning for your clients: Pets and mental health  American Veterinary Medical Association

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Even Pets Need News  CapeGazette.com

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Mom charged after son’s pets found dead in Newton Township  WKBN.com

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Protecting Your Pet: Essential Tips for National Poison Prevention Week -  BladenOnline.com

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: King  WNCT

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Maker of pet treats will invest $85 million in Nash County  WRAL News

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East Bay pets of the week for March 22  East Bay Times

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Woman asks Wrangell to certify people who can euthanize pets  Alaska Public Media News

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Desert Cat Rescue Cat of the Week | Pets | eacourier.com  Eastern Arizona Courier

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Pet of the Week: Sashola  Fox 10 News

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Putnam County mobile home catches on fire, killing pets inside  WOWK 13 News

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HSSM receives grant from PetSmart charities to help more adoptable pets find families in Harrison County  WXXV News 25

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Pet Owners Warned to Watch for Concerning Behavior  Newsweek

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Driftless Humane Society Pets of the Week  La Crosse Tribune

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Standard Journal Pets of the Week for the Wednesday, March 20, 2024 edition  Northwest Georgia News

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Culpeper Shelter Pets for week of March 17, 2024  Culpeper Star-Exponent

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State bill aims to stop puppy mills from selling to pet stores  Toledo Blade

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Midlands Humane Society weekly pet adoption column  The Daily Nonpareil

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21 Pet Products To Help With Spring-Induced Problems  BuzzFeed

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Pets of the Week: Bella and Snowbrush both like their naps  MLive.com

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Pet Care in Spring: Essential Tips  Healthnews.com

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New Mexico Living Pet Pics Monday, March 18  KRQE News 13

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Paws & Pals: 4 dogs up for adoption at Posh Pets Rescue  News 12 Long Island

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Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets? | Wirecutter  The New York Times

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‘America’s Favorite Pet’? This Hawaii pup needs your vote to clinch the title  Hawaii News Now

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PetSmart Charities Teams Up with Hill's Pet Nutrition for National Adoption Week, Celebrating 30 Years of Pet Adoptions  PR Newswire

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Pet of the Week: Frack, a Great Dane  WKRG News 5

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SOUL animal rescue works to give pets a second chance  FOX 10 News Phoenix

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Scammers Targeting Owners Of Lost Pets, Claiming To Be Escambia Shelter  NorthEscambia.com

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