Captive bred, quarantine

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  1. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I hadn't found very much information on this so I figured I'd get opinions. If a fish is captive bred and never comes into direct contact with wild fish is there as much need to quarantine? I know it would be advisable in any situation preferably.
     
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  2. dweakl01

    dweakl01 Astrea Snail

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    I'd say yes. You never know the conditions of the aquarium from which it came. Think about your investment. Would you want to risk it with no quarantine? I wouldn't, regardless of where it came from.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Also, even if it was never in the same tank with a wild fish, there's still a good chance it was in contact with them indirectly; most fish stores I've seen use one large sump to service several tanks.
     
    Mr. Bill, Oct 21, 2011
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