What quarantine can catch
A separate, cycled holding tank lets you observe new shrimp for unusual deaths, visible hitchhikers, or behavior changes before they join an established colony.
Keep nets, siphons, and containers dedicated to each tank when possible. Moving water between systems can undermine the separation.
Keep the holding tank safe
Quarantine does not mean placing shrimp in an uncycled cup. Provide stable temperature, filtration, hiding surfaces, and appropriate food for the observation period.
Avoid prophylactic medication without a clear reason and a product confirmed safe for invertebrates. If symptoms appear, seek species-specific guidance before treating the display tank.
For your own tank
Use separate nets, siphons, and containers for the quarantine aquarium, and wash hands between systems. Keep the tank cycled before animals arrive. A quarantine period reduces some risks but cannot prove that a shrimp carries no pathogen.
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Use these as general hobby references. Test your aquarium and confirm product guidance before making changes.