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I Skipped Quarantine Once and Lost $300 in Fish

Updated July 14, 2026 by Aquarium Tales Team

I skipped quarantine on a $12 fish and lost $300. Here’s the 4-week timeline I use now to prevent ich outbreaks in planted tanks.

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