QTing delicate fish

[tbittner]

Would you recommend QTing delicate fish, such as an Achilles tang, before adding it to the display tank?

My QT is a bare 55g long and my DT is a 450g 120x24x36.

I wonder if it would cause to much stress for the Achilles or is there a different procedure you would recommend for introducing the Achilles to the DT?

Thanks!


(I haven't ordered one yet until I figure out things like this)

[dfs/la2]

Tbittner,

Thank you for your inquiry. To help prevent the spread of possible disease, we highly recommend quarantining any new arrivals before placing them in the main display tank. Below is a link to an article on this topic which you may find of interest.

Importance of a Quarantine Tank (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=834)

Mike S.
LiveAquaria (http://www.liveaquaria.com)
Drs. Foster and Smith (http://www.drsfostersmith.com)

[tbittner]

Thanks for the quick response! I'll go get in line for buying that Achilles now. :)