Seriously Fish
AdminAccount
AdminAccount

Glossary

Glossary

Every technical term used here, defined.

Terms
1,702
With an illustration
23
Cross-references
66
Used in profiles
1,807

3 terms beginning with Q

  1. quarantine

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

    Used in 14 profiles

  2. quarantine tank

    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.

    Used in 1 profile

  3. quincuspid

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

    Used in 1 profile