Fish dip before adding to tank?

[tthnow]

I heard there is something I can dip my fish to be safe before adding to my tank? can someone recommend please? there is a lfs in my area, but I don't trust the health of his fish.

[thegrun]

Lately I have been using Blue Life Safety Stop: http://www.bluelifeusa.com/safety/ before I place my fish in quarantine, but dipping is not a good substitute of a quarantine tank, many diseases and pests will live through a simple dip.

[MondoBongo]

...dipping is not a good substitute of a quarantine tank...


that.

there is no substitute for good quarantine procedures.

[Bd670]

Its pretty hard on the fish also IMO

[igot2gats]

A freshwater bath can help.

[Planefanatic]

I would not buy the fish from that store if you get a bad feeling or they don't look healthy. There was a LFS that I would buy from because they were cheap. I would always get ich from that store. I finally grew a brain and quite buying from them. I have done freshwater dips. They can work but are very hard on the fish. Most wont survive the dip. Too much of a shock. Also when you the dip water temp ph and all other parameters need to be the same as the tank, just no salinity. To be completely effective the dip has to be for 5-10 min.

[Crna]

We've had the same experience with one of our LFS. Three fish from them, one didn't make it and two that ended up with ich. We will not be purchasing anymore from them! If you don't have access to another LFS, I would stick with ordering online. The shipping stinks, but at least there are some great vendors.

[reeferstace]

Dip all new arrivals in a separate tank for 8 weeks. :D

[Baldguy]

That Safety Stop dip is a lot better than nothing.

[snorvich]

Dip all new arrivals in a separate tank for 8 weeks. :D

This. Notice my signature . . . last line. :eek1:

[Deinonych]

Dip all new arrivals in a separate tank for 8 weeks. :D

Yup. +1