How To Properly Introduce New Fish Into Your Aquarium
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How to Properly Introduce New Fish Into Your Aquarium
When bringing new fish into your aquarium, it's essential to follow two crucial steps: quarantine and proper feeding.
Fish Quarantine
Quarantining new fish is vital to ensure they are healthy and won't introduce diseases to your aquarium. Unfortunately, many new aquarists overlook this important step.
Quarantine involves isolating new fish and treating them to eliminate any diseases or restlessness before introducing them to your main tank. It's recommended to set up a small quarantine tank (30x20x25cm) or ensure your pet shop has a proper quarantine system to manage bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
A quarantine period, usually lasting around nine days, is crucial to prevent fish deaths. However, many pet shops lack the space and expertise to perform this procedure, considering it a costly capital investment. Despite the expenses associated with chemicals like copper sulfate and malachite green, investing in quarantine procedures pays off by reducing fish mortality in the long run.
If you're a fish farmer, applying these quarantine techniques can also solve problems in your hatcheries, particularly for post-fry and fingerling stocking.
Feeding New Fish
After introducing new fish to your aquarium, it's important to manage their feeding carefully. Initially, new fish may appear stressed and unsettled. To help them acclimate, turn off the lights and allow them to adjust overnight before feeding.
Start feeding them aquarium fish food, such as fish flakes, the next day. This helps them feel more at home.
In established tanks, remember to quarantine new fish in a separate plastic tank without gravel or plants. This setup acts as both a quarantine and hospital tank. Leave the fish there for about three days to monitor for any diseases and treat as needed before introducing them to your main tank.
When adding new fish to an established community, expect some disturbance from the original inhabitants. To minimize stress, distract the existing fish by feeding them well when introducing the newcomers.
By following these steps, you can ensure a healthy and harmonious environment for all your aquarium inhabitants.
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