That's great that you QT and dip everything. But most of us don't. I don't see what harm can come out of a LFS that provides healthier fish and has a better QT process. Even if it's not 100% guaranteed, it's better than reckless negligence.
I actually prefer Petco over any other LFS in the area. They do not keep their fish in copper water except if they are being treated. And their suppliers do not either (Quality Marine or Apet). This does not mean what they sell is disease free by any means. And their tanks are not well maintained to say the least. Also, Hypo is only effective against Ich. And are you confident that you can tell Ich from other diseases? I personally cannot.
If you don't add ANYTHING, it will get flushed out in about a year. Either your fish will develop immunity or die. And there is some research which says that a given Ich strain becomes infeasible after 11 months or so. If you are dealing with Ich and nothing else, I would leave them in. A lot of fish in a small, uncycled tank with copper is a recipe for disaster. I realize this goes against common wisdom, but it's not easy to run a proper hospital tank for 8-10 weeks. Don't stress them out trying to catch them and then put them in a harsh environment. You will end up killing them that way. And you will be doing A LOT of work. If you haven't lost any fish and you have situation under control, leave them in. And wait one year before you add anything. I am not just talking about fish, I really mean everything. Not even a snail. That's key.
There is no medicine that is worth a damn that you can use in your display tank.
So another place should do your work for you? Or should said store go to the ocean and catch there own fish? A lot of us think you not qting and dipping your coral is reckless negligencence to the othe fish and coral in your tank. Maybe stop acting like your tank insnt your responsibility and a stores to blame. The sense of entitlement is sickening no one owes us anything you are the last line of defense to your tank if it's your choice to be lazy and not qt ya get what ya get
You are quick to judge that people who don't QT are not responsible and are not doing enough for their tank. Just because you QT does not make you a better reefer than the rest of us and puts you in an ivory tower.
Oh daym u gonna hate me ive added four fish in last week not one was qted and not one was acclimated. Lol funny thing is i have two qt tanks running but one is housing all my brothers fish and coral and the other one is holding another guys fish . Smh cant even use my own qt lol
10 gallon tank small heater hob filter would help you out greatly lets say 40 bucks. Sick fish 40 bucks kills all your fish 200 bucks. Just do your self a favor and spring for it. Hell come to nwi and I'll give you the stuff.
Lmao joe
A mandarin in a 10 gallon tank with hob filter is a death sentence. Ditto for most wrasses. A Copperband would have no chance. Maybe tangs can endure it for few weeks, maybe. Add copper in that environment, it becomes difficult for most fish. Not to mention ammonia and nitrite which would be present at detectable levels. There is nothing humane about this. All you are doing is protecting your investment at the expense of new additions. And unnecessarily killing many of them before they can make it in to the display tank. Don't be so quick to judge. If fish can talk, they will most likely disagree with you.
Lmao I offered you a tank to help you start and learn the process of QT not one time did I post that I used a 10 gallon tank in my qt. I use a 20 long and also a 40 breeder. Don't be so fast to act like you know my set up and please read what I post not read into it. I offered you a qt set up because I read you are still building your tank. But hey man you know what's going on so we will leave it at that chow.
Chit i had 8 fish in a 10 gal qt with copper and all alive still in new homes . Man i might make new friends with that statement. Lol and i wont shop for salt water at petco either oh with only a air stone smh
