What do you consider a QTed ray?

[Gr8KarmaSF]

30 day of isolation in a system with no other fish (minimum). During this time we also acclimate the animal to our conditions, get it eating well, etc.

2 doses of prazi 10 days apart

examination of 3 fecal samples (samples at least a week apart)
-> if fecal samples are positive for nemotodes (or cannot collect a fecal sample) deworm with panacure (first choice) or levamisol orally- 2 doses, 2 weeks apart. go back to examination of fecal sample step <note- we are not looking for a 'sterlie gut so whether deworming is warranted is a judgement call based on many things including but not limited to: body condition of the ray, abundance of nemotodes in the sample, source of the animal>

transponder before leave Q so that we will always be able to keep track of the individual.

if there are other items that arise during the Q period they are delt with.

In regards to fecal matter examination, can the average ray owner even do such an examination?

 

[omojena]

i treat for 7 days with metronidazole with daily water changes. then i wait a week and treat with proazipro. then i keep the ray isolate for the rest of at leat a 30 day period and even longer if the ray isnt eating the same foods at the rays in the tank the ray will go into.

 

[Zoodiver]

My protocol is very similar to what Erica posted.
30 days minimum...regardless. Hit them with prazi or formalin. Panacur to deworm if needed. 3 fecals to clear Q and hit the exhibit. I photograph the animal and chip them if I can (That part depends on the facility.)

 

[Big Daves Rays]

I would wait perhaps 6 months before adding a wild caught ray in with my current stock
for piece of mind.

wow you are a patient person. I have trouble waiting the 30 days.

 

[Tom]

Patience is a virtue, and a very safe virtue indeed.

I would rather be certain than sorry.

 

[lincolngoh]

No ray seller is gonna QT the ray 6 months for you. 1 month is reasonable.

 

[Tom]

He asked what we considered QT.
Maybe 6 months is too long for a seller, but not for a responsible ray keeper who is going to add a new ray in with their current stock.

It may not be realistic for some, but it helps me sleep better at night

 

[abortedsoul]

It may not be realistic for some, but it helps me sleep better at night

x2

 

[tank125]

I do 30-45 days. Different room, nets, hoses, feeding instruments, etc. I do not medicate unless necessary but I see that it is good practice and likely will in the future.

My only interest in a seller QT-ing is to know if the Ray is stable/eating, it does not negate my need to QT from my stock.

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

3 fecals to clear Q and hit the exhibit.

Again, can the average ray keeper even do this?

Is there a ray phoo test kit I dont know about?