Quarantine CUC?

[mhwang]

So I've been on the fence about ordering some snails (particularly a few nassarius vibex), hermits, and copepods from reefcleaners.org and I was wondering if folks recommend putting them into the tank after acclimating them or putting them in quarantine for 6-8 weeks.

Also, is there a chance the Nassarius snails will prey on sick, injured, or dying fish, or are those the welks that I should watch out for?

 

[lifeisbeachy850]

I made a snail order from them. I would honestly order 1/2 of the tank size they recommend. They easily doubled my order and what I have read from others, that is their standard practice.

In regards to your question about the N. Vibex. If the fish is still moving at all, I don't think they could eat it. But if it's laying on the ground, I assume they would.

 

[dball711]

I have not quarantined CUC's, dont think it's necessary. I have ordered from RC sevral times over the years and never had any concerns.

 

[stacy22]

Some fish parasites can be transferred in via invertebrates so it is good general practice to QT them (although most people don't). However, I am pretty sure that John (reefcleaners.org) doesn't keep his inverts in a system that also houses fish. I pretty confident that his samples would be ich cyst-free.

 

[camellia]

I think CUC could only get sick, weak or dead fish.