Friday, May 4, 2012

Quarantine

I got my quarantine tank ready today.  I plan on filling it up and getting my two clown fish to start their quarantine process.  For those who are unaware, a quarantine tank is a second tank separate from your main display, where you will house new additions to your aquarium for atleast 1 month before adding them to your main display.  This is to prevent any potential diseases the fish may be carrying from infecting your main display and also allows time to medicate any potentially diseased livestock.  Quarantine tanks can also serve as "hospitals" for your livestock should they become injured or you start to notice any adverse effects.  My quarantine tank consists of a 10 gallon aquarium, air pump with air-stone, pvc piping for fish to hide in, a thermometer, and a mechanical filter which will utilize filter floss.  Please, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, try to start your own salt-water aquarium with the equipment below.  This tank is NOT intended nor is it capable to house salt-water livestock for extended periods of time. 


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