Quarantine Process

We quarantine fish the way a lab would: we test first, treat based on what we find, and confirm the results. We’re a small operation that’s still growing, so how thorough our testing is depends on time and budget, and we’re adding to it as we go. What doesn’t change is that every fish’s file shows exactly what was done, and what wasn’t.

Intake & diagnostic workup

Before any treatment, we gather as much information as we reasonably can. Skin, gill, and fecal microscopy is the core of it, along with baseline measurements and behavioral observation. As our setup grows, we’re adding more detailed testing, like high-resolution imaging.

Targeted treatment

We work with a consulting aquatic vet to build each treatment plan from what the diagnostics show. We keep a range of proven treatments on hand and use them only when the results call for it.

Retest & confirm

We repeat our checks during treatment to track progress and adjust the plan. Fecal samples are collected from fresh droppings whenever possible, so fish aren’t handled more than they need to be. Fish move on once their results look clean.

Observation & conditioning

The fish moves into a medication-free observation system. There we watch its behavior and build a strong feeding response before it goes home. We score each fish on feeding, swimming, social behavior, and overall condition. We also test the systems themselves and are working toward more advanced water testing.

Clearance

A fish is ready when its tests look clean, it’s eating well, and its weight and behavior are steady. Every fish we sell comes with its full file, showing what we tested, what we found, and how we treated it.