Quarantine Tank (QT) Cost Comparison

accel · 04/03/2018, 02:15 PM

I'm about to setup two quarantine tanks and I'm trying to maximize the benefits and minimize the cost.
I've decided to go with the Sponge Filter setup because I think it's cheaper and more effective.

Sponge Filter setup:

Airstone: 7.20 (4 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sponge: 17.46 (2 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tubing: 4.99 (25 ft) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Air Pump: 9.37 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Total Cost = $39.02
Notes:

I have an extra 3 airstones left
I have an extra sponge left
I have an extra tubing left

AquaClear 30 setup
Total Cost = $30.95 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2 Sponge Filters setup
I just need to get an extra air pump for $9.37
Total cost for 2 Sponge Filters = $48.39
Notes:

I have an extra 2 airstones left
I have an extra tubing left

2 AquaClear 30 setup
Total cost = $62

Seeding questions.

Am I correct that the Sponge filter has more surface area to seed on than the Biomaxx for the AquaClear 30? The Sponge filter is rated for 75G.
If seeding with the AquaClear 30, do you just need the Biomaxx?

With the Sponge Filter setup, I save about $62-48.39 = $13.61. I can easily throw the Sponge and not feel bad about throwing out the AquaClear HOB box.

I didn't factor in the common variables like tank, heater, medicine, pvc pipes, etc because that shouldn't affect the cost comparison between the two setups.

Pros and Cons?

Uncle99 · 04/04/2018, 11:33 AM

I use the aqua clear because I can also run carbon and a ammonia absorber cause I do not cycle my QT......if my QT becomes a Hospital tank, again once I finish meds I can use the carbon to clean up the meds.......

Just a personal thing I guess. The aquaclear I have is more than 20 years old, man these things last forever...

PitViper · 04/04/2018, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle99

I use the aqua clear because I can also run carbon and a ammonia absorber cause I do not cycle my QT......if my QT becomes a Hospital tank, again once I finish meds I can use the carbon to clean up the meds.......

Just a personal thing I guess. The aquaclear I have is more than 20 years old, man these things last forever...

What ammonia absorber do you have? Or use rather?

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accel · 04/04/2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle99

I use the aqua clear because I can also run carbon and a ammonia absorber cause I do not cycle my QT......if my QT becomes a Hospital tank, again once I finish meds I can use the carbon to clean up the meds.......

Just a personal thing I guess. The aquaclear I have is more than 20 years old, man these things last forever...

After adding copper in QT and if I want to take out the medicine, can't I just drop in a carbon filter later or use Poly filter to cleanuo the copper with the Sponge Filter setup?

Uncle99 · 04/05/2018, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PitViper

What ammonia absorber do you have? Or use rather?

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Aquaclear ammozorb I believe their pre packaged, is called.
Water changes works great two....

PitViper · 04/05/2018, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle99

Aquaclear ammozorb I believe their pre packaged, is called.

Water changes works great two....

Just curious. That’s all. Everything across the board for a regular tank is zero.

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mickeyfish · 04/07/2018, 07:36 PM

Have you seen this, with the built in skimmer?

https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...m?pcatid=37967

JustinWI · 04/08/2018, 09:13 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6Z59E9...ing=UTF8&psc=1

04/03/2018, 02:15 PM	#1
accel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 110	Quarantine Tank (QT) Cost Comparison I'm about to setup two quarantine tanks and I'm trying to maximize the benefits and minimize the cost. I've decided to go with the Sponge Filter setup because I think it's cheaper and more effective. Sponge Filter setup: Airstone: 7.20 (4 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sponge: 17.46 (2 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Tubing: 4.99 (25 ft) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Air Pump: 9.37 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Total Cost = $39.02 Notes: I have an extra 3 airstones left I have an extra sponge left I have an extra tubing left AquaClear 30 setup Total Cost = $30.95 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2 Sponge Filters setup I just need to get an extra air pump for $9.37 Total cost for 2 Sponge Filters = $48.39 Notes: I have an extra 2 airstones left I have an extra tubing left 2 AquaClear 30 setup Total cost = $62 Seeding questions. Am I correct that the Sponge filter has more surface area to seed on than the Biomaxx for the AquaClear 30? The Sponge filter is rated for 75G. If seeding with the AquaClear 30, do you just need the Biomaxx? With the Sponge Filter setup, I save about $62-48.39 = $13.61. I can easily throw the Sponge and not feel bad about throwing out the AquaClear HOB box. I didn't factor in the common variables like tank, heater, medicine, pvc pipes, etc because that shouldn't affect the cost comparison between the two setups. Pros and Cons?

04/04/2018, 11:33 AM	#2
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	I use the aqua clear because I can also run carbon and a ammonia absorber cause I do not cycle my QT......if my QT becomes a Hospital tank, again once I finish meds I can use the carbon to clean up the meds....... Just a personal thing I guess. The aquaclear I have is more than 20 years old, man these things last forever...

04/07/2018, 07:36 PM	#7
mickeyfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New York Posts: 196	Have you seen this, with the built in skimmer? https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...m?pcatid=37967

04/08/2018, 09:13 PM	#8
JustinWI Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 10	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6Z59E9...ing=UTF8&psc=1