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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==What is it?==<br />
Quarantine is a procedure where new livestock are kept in a physically separate aquarium system for a temporary period to adjust and inspect for disease and unwanted hitchhikers. The separate system is often a single tank referred to as a [[Quarantine Tank]].<br />
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==Benefits==<br />
* Feed without competition. Transportation stresses often mean fish are reluctant to eat. <br />
* Regain health without harassment. Territorial fish may harass newcomers. <br />
* Prevent spread of disease, parasites and pathogens to existing livestock<br />
* Prophylactic treatment<br />
* Spot unwanted hitchhikers<br />
* Acclimate to destination tank<br />
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==What to quarantine==<br />
* Ideally anything that may harbor disease, unwanted microorganisms or animals<br />
** fish<br />
** invertebrates<br />
** coral<br />
** live rock<br />
** even empty shells (may have worms or small animals hiding inside)<br />
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==Setup==<br />
* filtration<br />
* bare bottom<br />
* hiding places<br />
* cover sides<br />
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==Protocol==<br />
* separate tools and equipment<br />
* keeps lights off first day<br />
* time frame (2 * 4 weeks)<br />
* inspection<br />
* new animal = reset time frame<br />
* if disease is found sterilize equip<br />
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==Alternatives==<br />
* obtain livestock from a reputable store<br />
* obtain livestock from a other hobbyists<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-10/sp/feature/index.php An Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure: A Quarantine Tank for Everything]<br />
*[http://www.reefland.com/forum/marine-fish-care-health-disease-treatment/19255-fish-quarantine-process.html Fish Quarantine Process - Step by Step]<br />
*[http://www.wetwebmedia.com/quarinverts.htm Quarantine of Corals and Invertebrates]<br />
[[Category:Glossary]]</div>Brianlow