Easy to Set Up Quarantine Tank

BlueWorldJeff · 07/13/2017, 10:42 AM

I have an extra 3'x1'x1' acrylic tank laying around that I want to use for a on-demand quarantine/hospital/holding tank

I dont want it to be up and running 24/7/365, just when needed (new coral/fish, sick/injured fish, etc)

The tank has a 1" bulkhead for overflow and two 3/4" holes on top for return.

My idea is to just fill with display tank water when I need it (do a water change on DT) and then have the sponge from whatever filter I'm using stay in the sump of the DT until needed.

Filter ideas are:
-sponge filter with air pump (will need to plug overflow line)
-canister filter plumbed to overflow line and one return line
-HOB filter (aquaclear)(would need to cut top acrylic)

What is the cheapest, quickest and easiest to set up idea for this tank?

Thank you for your help

LuizW13 · 07/13/2017, 01:29 PM

I also wanted some guidance for that. I just bought an air pump and air stone with a sponge thingy on it- figured it would be enough.

scooter31707 · 07/13/2017, 01:30 PM

IMO, the sponge filter will be the best for this tank.

07/13/2017, 10:42 AM	#1
BlueWorldJeff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 107	Easy to Set Up Quarantine Tank I have an extra 3'x1'x1' acrylic tank laying around that I want to use for a on-demand quarantine/hospital/holding tank I dont want it to be up and running 24/7/365, just when needed (new coral/fish, sick/injured fish, etc) The tank has a 1" bulkhead for overflow and two 3/4" holes on top for return. My idea is to just fill with display tank water when I need it (do a water change on DT) and then have the sponge from whatever filter I'm using stay in the sump of the DT until needed. Filter ideas are: -sponge filter with air pump (will need to plug overflow line) -canister filter plumbed to overflow line and one return line -HOB filter (aquaclear)(would need to cut top acrylic) What is the cheapest, quickest and easiest to set up idea for this tank? Thank you for your help __________________ Blue World Aquatics - specializing in the buying and selling of fresh and saltwater equipment Current Tank Info: 180 gallon Mixed Reef - SPS, LPS, Apex Controller, Aquamaxx AM250 Skimmer, 2 x Tunze 6105, Waveline DC6000 Return Pump

07/13/2017, 01:29 PM	#2
LuizW13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Under the sea Posts: 309	I also wanted some guidance for that. I just bought an air pump and air stone with a sponge thingy on it- figured it would be enough.

07/13/2017, 01:30 PM	#3
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	IMO, the sponge filter will be the best for this tank.