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Hi everyone,
I am wondering if there is a safe way to "disinfect" new fish before introducing them into an established tank. I know that they should ideally be quarantined but I only have two tanks, both of which are well established with happy and healthy inhabitants. I have read several methods for disinfecting plants but nothing for fish other than quarantine. I would like to add some more neons to my 20 gallon but I know that they can be very susceptible to ick and can also carry it for quite some time. Is there any sort of "dip" that new fish can be soaked in for a short period of time before putting in a new tank? I had a nasty ick outbreak once before which infected my clown loaches and neons (from adding new plants that I didn't dip [-X ) and it was a PAIN to get rid of due to the plants, shrimp, and snails being so sensitive to the usual treatments. Any suggestions? Thanks!
~Michelle
I am wondering if there is a safe way to "disinfect" new fish before introducing them into an established tank. I know that they should ideally be quarantined but I only have two tanks, both of which are well established with happy and healthy inhabitants. I have read several methods for disinfecting plants but nothing for fish other than quarantine. I would like to add some more neons to my 20 gallon but I know that they can be very susceptible to ick and can also carry it for quite some time. Is there any sort of "dip" that new fish can be soaked in for a short period of time before putting in a new tank? I had a nasty ick outbreak once before which infected my clown loaches and neons (from adding new plants that I didn't dip [-X ) and it was a PAIN to get rid of due to the plants, shrimp, and snails being so sensitive to the usual treatments. Any suggestions? Thanks!
~Michelle