How To Set Up A Quarantine Tank For Tropical Fish

Ah, yes, they are often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to succeed in this hobby?

For freshwater fish you may be able to do without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more suited to captivity because they are usually tank up and do not seem to break out in disease as readily as their saltwater counterparts. But if newly acquired fish comes down with something, you'll probably wish you had one ready to go. A newly purchased fish is introduced to your main tank can easily wipe out the entire tank population. Better late than never, right? Read More