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Marine Fish Quarantine Protocol

By The Aquarium Calculators Editorial Team ·

How to quarantine saltwater fish to prevent Marine Ich and Velvet.

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Quick Answer

Marine quarantine involves isolating new saltwater fish for 4-6 weeks to observe for deadly parasites like Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon) and Velvet (Amyloodinium). Common prophylactic treatments include copper safely maintained at therapeutic levels.