QT tanks. Seriously, WTF??

[aussiefishy]

The QT issue should NOT be up for debate. It should be used for all new livestock and existing wounded/sick specimen Period.

The poped-eye sickness was induced due to environmental stress factors. ie: existing wound on eye, chemical imbalance in saltwater causing immunodeficiencies at the eye site. the best way to treat poped eye, in my opinion, is to use freshwater dips.

certainly, there will be additional stress induced to the specimen when catching it. but on the contrary, what is the chances for the fish to survive without intervention?

My experience tells me it is far, far cheaper to have a new or wounded specimen die in your QT than watching your main tank inhabitants die off one after another slowly.

The QT have saved me so much money in the past 5 years, that i am convinced this is the best practice to be employed at all times.

[globaldesigns]

I agree but also disagree on the use of a QT...

In my case, I buy my fish solely from one person now... This LFS is setup in such a way that he doesn't sell a fish before its time... This store treats where necessary, but also makes sure that the fish is healthy and eating before leaving... For example, he won't let no angel leave before 2-3 weeks, Morish Idols, he is very good at getting them to eat pellets... He has probably the best success rate for keeping fish alive after giving them to the customer.

You all may know who this LFS is in Calgary... But because of his practices I don't do the QT, this allows me to invest more $$$, time and the space for the main system.

If you don't have the luxury that I have with purchasing livestock, then I can see a QT being beneficial for new purchases.

Just my 2 cents.