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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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Tri-State nonprofit uses high-tech drones, search and rescue techniques to find lost pets  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

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Austin Pets Alive! receives contract extension for new Pet Resource Center  KXAN.com

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These North Jersey pets are for adoption from Save the Animals Rescue  NorthJersey.com

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Boone and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week  The Arizona Republic

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How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts  Forbes

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Man tired of pet sitting crammed 7 cats in suitcase and plastic bin, Florida cops say  Yahoo! Voices

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Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

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April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

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Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

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Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  News On 6

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

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Adopt a dog or puppy at a discounted rate from San Antonio Pets Alive on Saturday  KSAT San Antonio

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Expanding the dental regimen for pets  DVM 360

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People Painting Pets: Animal Aid Of Tulsa Hosts Fundraiser Featuring Pet Portraits  news9.com KWTV

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Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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The Pets Issue  Charleston City Paper

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Pets find safe place with fosters  The Columbian

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Hartford's Holy Trinity Church is letting pets in the pews  CT Insider

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Hundreds of pets returned to Indiana shelters  WANE

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How do cicadas mix with pets? Experts have answers as 17-year cicada season nears  CBS News

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel  WCJB

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Storm Lake Schedules Stray Pets/Animal Control and Shelter Work Session  stormlakeradio.com

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Pets of the Week: Koda and Apollo  WDIO

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Meet Cobra Bubbles & Milo: Eastsider Pets of the Week  The Eastsider

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Pet of the Week: Padmé from the Pender County Animal Shelter  WECT

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Wellness company launches CBD line for pets  Pet Food Processing

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Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

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Austin Pets Alive! receives contract extension for new Pet Resource Center  Yahoo! Voices

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel - Gainesville  WCJB

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Jet pets: More people are taking pets overseas for vacations or permanent moves  Washington Times Herald

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March 29 Adoptable Pets in St. Pete  The Gabber Newspaper

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Pet of the Week: Charley  LebTown

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Napa pets of the week  Napa Valley Register

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FUREVER HOMES: Pets of the Week | News | thecourierexpress.com  The Courier-Express

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KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Sara  KCBD

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Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com  Madison Courier

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Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

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Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

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Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

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Shelter Pets: March 29, 2024 | | avpress.com  Antelope Valley Press

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Winnie to be Sworn-In as WeHo Honorary Pet Mayor at Picasso Pets Event - WEHO TIMES West Hollywood News ...  WEHO TIMES

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Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

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Meet 4 pets available at Burke County Animal Services  Morganton News Herald

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Japanese pet owners warned after dozens of house fires linked to cats, dogs  South China Morning Post

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Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Kitty  wnbf.com

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

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MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

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Vets fret as private equity snaps up clinics, pet care companies • Stateline  Stateline

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Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers Springtime safety tips for your pets -  Apopka Chief

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Easter Items: Here Are 6 Which Are Deadly For Your Pets  96.3 KKLZ

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South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus  UpstateToday

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In wake of canine respiratory disease outbreak, Colorado bill targets pet facilities  The Denver Post

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Pet Rescue of the Week: Kevin and Oscar  KING5.com

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Dr. Ashton never gives up hope  York News-Times

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Meet our pets of the week!  WesternSlopeNow

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Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS News

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Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

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Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

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Top 3 trends seen at Global Pet Expo 2024  Pet Food Processing

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Global Pet Care Market Set for Growth – CAGR of 5.22% Projected Over 2023-2028: Ground Breaking Technological ...  GlobeNewswire

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Help loveable pets score new homes  The Sun Newspapers

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Toxic toads that can kill pets in minutes are breeding in Florida  The Hill

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Pet-sitting: A unique way to travel the world for free  BBC.com

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With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

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Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Star - Milwaukee  WDJT

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PCDOH Vaccinates 116 Pets Against Rabies, Issues Advice to Avoid Exposures  Putnam County, New York

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

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Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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Meet our Pet of the Week: Dandelion!  Wyoming News Now

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

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QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

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Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

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Pet Parents Swear These 24 Products Are Super Helpful In The Spring  BuzzFeed

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

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Pet of the Week: Padmé from the Pender County Animal Shelter  WECT

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Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

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Evergarden | Pet of the Week | thv11.com  THV11.com KTHV

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City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

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Who's ready for Woofstock? | Pets | kvoa.com  KVOA Tucson News

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‘Pet trusts’ in America are growing as pet ownership goes up  KMVT

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

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Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

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What are they thinking? Animal communicators may help you find out  Charleston City Paper

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Which states are the most expensive to own a dog?  jacksonprogress-argus

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Man tired of pet sitting crammed 7 cats in suitcase and plastic bin, Florida cops say  Yahoo News

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

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Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

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Pet Tutor Treat Dispenser Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

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Woman's Kind Gesture Toward Overheated Squirrel Turns Into Something Magical  Parade Pets

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Local animal shelter reaches max capacity  WVVA

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She Hates Her Boyfriend's Aggressive Dog, And Now She's Even Considering Breaking Up With Him Over The Pet  Chip Chick

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20 Most Popular Pets Statistics in the US: Updated in 2024 – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Pet Humanization Drives Thai Business Growth to over $1 Billion  Khaosodenglish

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Pet of the week • 03-29-24  Dallas Voice

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Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

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