QT tank question

Ich isnt the only disease you qt for...the qt is used observe the fish alot easier fir abnormalities and to react alot easier if abnormalities are observed. You are observing behavior, eating habits, fish appearance etc in qt...if something looks wrong you can medicate much easier and safer...paraguard by seachem, melafix, cupramine by seachem and other parisitic medications should be kept on hand prior to actually needing them. I qt everything from fish right down to a snail. It has nothing to do with where i buy my livestock...i must hada bad run in with ich a few months into the hobby and had to invest alot of time and research into clearing it out. I told myself everything i buy from that point on gets qt'd.

 

its really a matter of risk and preference.
there are always "whats ifs" but lets say IF you add a fish, and it brings something other than ich. and wipes out all your fish. is your time and money wasted on just a few days in QT? doubtful

and there are a few different options and a few different ways to do it. but you should do your own research and make a plan that you yourself can adapt and follow. Taking advice isnt always fool proof. This forum is great with its skilled hobbyiests available to discuss the many topics surrounding reefing. However rapid fire Q/A is not what this forum is good for. there are too many people with vastly different approaches to everything. We do now have a Q/A section that might work out better for you. But this is not a subsitute for skipping your homework. i seem to recall you flaming for someone who posted too many threads for help and "who knows nothing about a reef tank" seems the tables have turned a little

 

Sorry...guess i didn't understand the point of this forum. I was just trying to help by offering my opinion.

 

No need to apologize. Your response was good/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

Thank you! Your response changed my mood quite abit. I was questioning why I spent $20 for a membership...

 

I believe I read in a thread where you stated that you've been in the hobby for 4 years and have several tanks... So why would you ask the question about QT'ing when you have that much experience? As was mentioned, research is always beneficial as there are "experts" out there as well as many different approaches to doing things. We have many hobbyists here whom are very knowledgeable, experienced and happy to help but most would agree, take time to do research when possible and if there are still unanswered questions, etc. then ask away :0)

Where did you read that fish should only be QT'd for 2 days??!! Experienced reefers and experts would never recommend QTing for 2 days..........

 

Nothing in my post was directed at you. I apologize. When i wrote it there were no responses. You gave some great info on your methods.

 

Im just saying, there is no definite answer. If a few people said yes and a few people said no, would you have the answer you were looking for? If you were to be more specific in the threads it would be easier. If you already picked the methods that would work best in your tank and then asked for tips that would bring.you a lot more information. Example copper or hypo salinity

I would like some advice on your procedures for copper treatment in QT systems.
To the point. very targeted

And its easy to read someones responses on the web in a negative way without any voice inflection . I can assure you i was not being very harsh.

 

Personally I feel our fish always have a chance to get ich. QTing them lessons that chance dramatically.

While some fish are more prone then others I dont feel that skipping this process is a good habit simple because there are other things to look for then just ich.

This is just my opinion and for what it is worth I dont QT only because I dont have room for it. That by no means is saying I shouldnt because I know I should find a way to take this extra precaution.

 

You.felt the needs to claim yourself better than another. As well as call him an idiot for not knowing something. Just seems fitting to remind you.

 

This thread is in imminent danger of being closed if this continues.