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Glossary: quarantine

February 15th, 2012 — 3:35pm

Period of isolation, often enforced post-import or purchase of new fish(es) in aquaria, in order to prevent transmission of pathogens or parasites.

Glossary: quarantine tank

February 15th, 2012 — 3:35pm

An aquarium set up and maintained for purposes of quarantine. May also be used to isolate diseased, parasite-infested or otherwise unwell individuals, in which case it may be referred to as a hospital tank.

Glossary: quincuspid

February 15th, 2012 — 3:35pm

Having five points or cusps. Used most commonly in reference to teeth.