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Gerald Bassleer explains whether new fish should be treated or quarantined. He outlines the ornamental-fish trade chain (catcher→broker→exporter→transporter→importer→retailer) and notes quarantine/health checks at multiple stages. For home aquarists he recommends visual inspection, good water quality, minimizing stress, and supporting immunity with quality feed (probiotics/prebiotics) instead of automatic prophylactic medication; vaccines/medications are unlikely to help if the aquarium or fish condition is poor. Examples of diseases (lymphocystis, bacterial infections, mycobacteria) and an anecdotal successful non-medicated approach are provided.

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