Do you quarantine your plants before introducing them to your collection?
Do you quarantine your plants before introducing them to your collection?
I'm still a bit gun-shy after those ich issues. Before adding anything new to my tank, I want to make sure it's safe. Has anyone ever QT'd plants? If so, what's the process and how long do you keep them in quarantine?
Re: Do you quarantine your plants before introducing them to your collection?
I didn't QT my plants, but from what I've read, you can leave them in a bucket for a couple weeks with some light and a few water changes.
Re: Do you quarantine your plants before introducing them to your collection?
I'll give it a shot then. Got some plants coming in and fingers crossed my ich is finally behind me. Still got 19 neons waiting in QT, they're probably losing hope by now - almost 5 weeks is a long time for them to be stuck in there.
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I've been doing that with my plants too. I inspect them thoroughly, then give them a quick dip in tap water. Next, I transfer them to a clear plastic container filled with tap water, and I add a full dose of flourish. I let them soak up the sun for about a week before introducing them to my tank.
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@oldraider - Indoors, I'm guessing? Do you just let them float in the container or is there something holding them in place?oldraider wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 4:43 pm I've been doing that with my plants too. I inspect them thoroughly, then give them a quick dip in tap water. Next, I transfer them to a clear plastic container filled with tap water, and I add a full dose of flourish. I let them soak up the sun for about a week before introducing them to my tank.
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@oldraider - Indoors, I presume? Do you just let them float?
When the weather permits, I move them to the back deck with a clear plastic lid to keep bugs out. I do let them float. I've got some newly acquired ferns undergoing the same process right now, and I've added a bit more flourish since I don't have to worry about fish.
When the weather permits, I move them to the back deck with a clear plastic lid to keep bugs out. I do let them float. I've got some newly acquired ferns undergoing the same process right now, and I've added a bit more flourish since I don't have to worry about fish.
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I'll definitely quarantine them, it's just too much of a risk.
I'm planning to get some plants soon for a new tank setup.
First, I'll rinse them a few times in tap water, then I'll soak them in Copper Safe or Potassium Permanganate for 20-30 minutes at a high dosage. Hopefully, that won't be too harsh on the plants.
After that, I'll put them in a clear container for a couple of weeks, keeping them near a sunny spot but covered with a mesh or acrylic sheet to keep mosquitoes out.
I'll change the water regularly and probably add some liquid fertilizer to help them along.
I'm planning to get some plants soon for a new tank setup.
First, I'll rinse them a few times in tap water, then I'll soak them in Copper Safe or Potassium Permanganate for 20-30 minutes at a high dosage. Hopefully, that won't be too harsh on the plants.
After that, I'll put them in a clear container for a couple of weeks, keeping them near a sunny spot but covered with a mesh or acrylic sheet to keep mosquitoes out.
I'll change the water regularly and probably add some liquid fertilizer to help them along.
Re: Do you quarantine your plants before introducing them to your collection?
Nope, I don't QT plants.