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While fish are in quarantine, which gear should be used ONLY for the quarantine tank?

Its own nets and siphon hoses, never shared with the main tank.

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  1. Its own nets and siphon hoses ✔
  2. Only its own light bulb
  3. Nothing, sharing all gear is fine

Why: Merck says separate nets and siphon hoses should be used only for the quarantine tank. A wet net dipped from tank to tank can carry germs into your healthy fish.

Huh, didn't know that: After fish clear quarantine, Merck says to disinfect the tank and gear and store them dry until next time.

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Why did the quarantine net feel so special? It had a tank all to itself.
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Answer: Its own nets and siphon hoses. Merck says separate nets and siphon hoses should be used only for the quarantine tank. A wet net dipped from tank to tank can carry germs into your healthy fish.

  1. Merck Veterinary Manual: Management of Aquarium Fish www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/aquarium-fish/management-of-aquarium-fish
    During the quarantine period, separate nets and siphon hoses should be used exclusively for the quarantine tank.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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