Fish in QT dying

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Originally Posted by reefwars

i agree completely holwever sometimes we dont get fish that have enough time to fight it so if say you help a friend whos got a fish showing bad symtoms and you offer to treat for him(ive had this alot because people are afraid to take that step and be the one who fails on the fish...understandable) then throwing him into your display would be bad especially if he is getting bullied.......but i do agree that if you practise safe buying, dont buy fish every couple days and let things stabilize and maintain a healthy tank then its easier for fish to fight it off and even hyposalinity can be bad if done wrong so there are no easy fixes


it always comes down to not rushing and understanding all the things you do with your tank and asking questions and reading and discussing it..... it will go a long way and end up with a healthy tank.

I 100% agree... take your time, and don't rush. Buy from a reputable LFS if that is where you are. I myself have learned the hard way and bought fish that I shouldn't have. Personally I will always ask for the LFS to feed the fish I am wanting and see if it is eating, especially pellets. See how it is reacting during feeding if it is with other livestock. Seeing its behaviour and feeding helps.

The LFS stores I deal with, do the work for me. They do whatever treating that is necessary in their environement and won't let the fish go until it is 100% healthy looking and eating. Sometimes I had to wait 3-4 weeks for a fish, but well worth the wait, as I have NEVER lost a fish through this type of process at the LFS.