Quarantine Protocol

Quarantine Protocol

All new saltwater fish are given methylene blue baths straight away as we get them. After bathing for 8-24 hours in methylene blue they are put in systems which are gradually raised to copper (copper power) levels of at least 2.5 ppm up to 2.65 ppm for at least 2 weeks. Our copper systems also contain nitrofurazone which is an antimicrobial and also helps ease copper's gill irritant properties. These fish are also given formalin baths at least 3 times before they get to you! 

We will not sell fish that are not eating  prepared foods! Artificial Ocean strives to get species ready and conditioned for the success of you, the hobbyist, with any fish that we sell. Check the undernotes of each fish you have to see what they are eating!