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Fish quarantine — 30-day minimum; dedicated equipment

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Fish quarantine — 30-day minimum; dedicated equipment

The text below is reproduced verbatim from the first-hand source (Merck Veterinary Manual).

> Quarantine is strongly recommended for pet fish and certainly for animals intended for display in public aquaria. A 30-day period is the minimum time for quarantine, but longer periods may be necessary. Quarantined animals should be handled only when contact with all other animals is finished for the day.

Source: pdf-raw/exotic-toxicology/fish.txt (first-hand professional veterinary reference, tag-stripped).

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  • Quarantine is strongly recommended for pet fish and certainly for animals intended for display in public aquaria. A 30-day period is the minimum time for quarantine, but longer periods may be necessary. Quarantined animals should be handled only when contact with all other animals is finished for the day.

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Fish quarantine — 30-day minimum; dedicated equipment
Source document: Merck Veterinary Manual (professional veterinary reference)
Merck Veterinary Manualretrieved 2026-07-29

Verification file: pdf-raw/exotic-toxicology/fish.txt