Step-by-step protocol
Step 1Set up 2 identical bare-bottom tanks (10g each) with sponge filter, heater
Step 2Match parameters to display + each other
Step 3Transfer fish to Tank 1 - 60-90min drip
Step 4After 72 hours: net fish into Tank 2 (clean tank)
Step 5Drain Tank 1, sterilize with bleach, refill, restart filter for 72 hours
Step 6Repeat: Tank 2 → Tank 1 → Tank 2 → Tank 1 - 4 total transfers
Step 7After day 12 (4 transfers): fish are parasite-free if no symptoms
Step 8Transfer to display via drip acclimation