Safety Stop - Rapid Fish Quarantine Bath
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping On Orders Over $49
All orders over $49.00 ship free using a combination of USPS, FedEx and UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. Drop ship items such as large aquariums, large sumps and full aquarium systems can take 1-2 weeks to arrive depending on availability. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
$7.99 Flat Rate Shipping On Orders Under $49
If your order is under $49.00 shipping is only $7.99 using a combination of USPS, FedEx & UPS. All in stock items will ship out within 24-48 hours Monday-Friday. This shipping offer is only available in the 48 contiguous US. Not valid on wholesale orders.
Drop Shipping
There are a few items that are drop shipped directly from the manufacturer. Any item that drop ships will be marked on the product page. Large items like aquariums, stands, and lights may take anywhere from 1-3 weeks for final delivery.
Returns For New Unopened Products Within 30 Days
We're happy to accept returns of new products in their original packaging within 30 days of original purchase for a full refund. Just give us a call or send us an email, you must receive an RMA number before shipping back your products. Returns received without an RMA number will be refused and sent back.
Returned items must be sent back to us in new and unused condition in the original packaging along with all accessories, warranty cards, manuals, software, cables, etc.
Special order items are non returnable and are marked on the items page.
Returns For New Unopened Products Within 31 - 60 Days
We're happy to accept returns of new products in their original packaging within 31 - 60 days of original purchase will receive a full refund in the form of store credit. Just give us a call or send us an email, you must receive an RMA number before shipping back your products. Returns received without an RMA number will be refused and sent back.
Returned items must be sent back to us in new and unused condition in the original packaging along with all accessories, warranty cards, manuals, software, cables, etc.
Special order items are non returnable and are marked on the items page.
Returns For Unused Open Box Products
Hold on to your packaging! If you purchased a product in the last 30 days that's opened but unused, has never seen saltwater and still has all of its original packaging (warranty cards, manuals, accessories, etc.) we can accept your return and offer store credit or a refund to your original form of payment minus a small 15% restocking fee.
- Products must be returned in the original packaging. Products returned with broken manufacturer seals, damaged or altered packaging, missing packing material, warranty cards, manuals and/or accessories will be treated as an unused but open item.
- Items purchased as new but have been opened and received more than 30 days after the original purchase will be returned to you free of charge.
- Items that show any sign of exposure to water or use, returned with damaged or altered packaging or missing packing material including warranty cards, manuals and accessories are not eligible for return and will be returned to you free of charge.
- All items sold under clearance, blowout, or liquidation are final and not eligible for return.
Manufacturer Defects & Warranties
Sometimes items just don't work out of the box, contact us and we'll work with you to make it right!
If your product arrives non-functional due to manufacturer defects, it may be exchanged for the same product within 30 days at no cost to you!
Purchased more than 30 days ago, but need warranty support? We'll ensure your issue is handled fast and efficiently by acting as the first point of contact. We'll introduce you to the best contact at the manufacturer, and make sure the manufacturer knows of the issue you're encountering!
Please Note:
- Shipping & Delivery fees are non-refundable.
- Gift Cards are non-refundable.
- Return shipping may be deducted from your refund.
- Please retain all product packaging and tags until you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
- Please open all packages and inspect all items for damage immediately upon arrival. Damages must be reported within 3 days of the reported delivery.
Safety Stop - Rapid Fish Quarantine Bath
Safety Stop is a simple and effective way to help protect your fish from serious unwanted disease outbreaks caused by external parasites, and bacterial and fungal infections. New fish are often the source of infectious diseases that can wipe out an entire aquarium. Be proactive and give your fish a Safety Stop bath to significantly lower the risk of introducing deadly diseases.
While there is no substitute for extended quarantine of new fish in a separate hospital tank, there may be times when this is not possible or practical. Use Safety Stop as a basic safety measure before introducing the new fish into your main aquarium or into the quarantine tank.
Recommended Use
- Take fish from store directly home without delay. Acclimate fish to the same temperature and pH of the aquarium before performing the Safety Stop bath.
- While your fish is acclimating, prepare the two baths: into clean, non-metallic containers (i.e., a plastic or glass bucket), add one gallon of water directly from the aquarium into each bucket. Monitor each bucket for temperature changes.
- With scissors, cut the edge of the product packages and pour PART A into the first container and PART B into the second container. Gently agitate both solutions with an air stone. Leave the air stones in the container to oxygenate the water while fish is in the bath.
- Remove the fish to be treated from acclimation water and place in bath PART A for 45 min (30 min if fish has been shipped overnight within the last 72 hours). Keep a loose cover on bath to make sure fish doesn’t jump out. Carefully watch the fish for signs of stress during the entire treatment process. Signs of stress include heavy breathing, erratic swimming, rolling, etc. If fish shows signs of stress reduce time and put them immediately into PART B bath.
- After Part A, transfer fish to Part B bath for 45 min. Continuing to watch for signs of stress. If signs of stress occur, remove before treatment is over, and transfer to quarantine tank or prepared aquarium. Do not put bath water into aquarium. After treatment B is over net fish into aquarium.
- Observe fish after introduction to your aquarium to make sure tank mates are not harassing the fish. It is a good idea to feed the tank simultaneously while introducing the new fish to keep the resident fish occupied. Keep light levels low for 24 hours after introduction.
Warnings:
- Do not use on scale-less fish
- Do not use on invertebrates i.e. Corals, urchins, sea stars, snails, crabs
- Do not exceed 45 minutes in each bath
- Do not use on fish that show obvious signs of sickness.
- Solution may stain.
- Do not pour dip water into aquarium
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- Do not ingest or breathe vapors!