Quarantine Tank

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Hello all, I am a firm believer in QTing new fish (freshwater) for at least 2 weeks, however, I recently had someone I trust pretty well, tell me that 2 weeks isnt long enough? I dont want to keep my quarantine/hospital tank stocked with fish to keep it cycled all the time, and I dont want to maintain it through fishless cycling all the time either in the off chance I bring home a new fish. If I QT longer then 2 weeks, then I start getting ammonia spikes, etc, and stress the fish. (The tank begins cycling)

So, basically, my questions are:

1. How long should I be QTing my new arrivals? (never had an issue with 2 weeks before)

2. Is a 6g tank large enough to QT 4-6 small fish for 2 weeks without stressing them too badly? (Such as Neon Tetras)

3. Finally, what medication do you all suggest I treat new arrivals with, if any is needed at all?

Thanks in advance, all advice is appreciated.
 
1. How long should I be QTing my new arrivals? (never had an issue with 2 weeks before)
A.4 weeks minimum,longer if a problem arises

2. Is a 6g tank large enough to QT 4-6 small fish for 2 weeks without stressing them too badly? (Such as Neon Tetras)
A. It should be fine
3. Finally, what medication do you all suggest I treat new arrivals with, if any is needed at all?
A.I never treat fish unless they actually show signs of disease.-Anne
 
Anne's pretty much covered the other questions.

If it's a new fish for quarantine, I will generally add 1 tsp salt per gallon to the QT tank as it seems to help with the stress. Over the course of water changes I dilute it out. It's just a short-term helper.

Roan
 
Quarantine literaly means 4 week separation in french.I was going to mention a salty bath or dip if you feel the need to do it.I have read that many public aquaria gives salt dips to all new arrivals.-Anne
 
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