QT LR for new tank?

kfowler · 11/18/2006, 08:12 AM

I was reading up on RC Mag about QT. I understand that you're supposed to QT anything you add to your tank, includ corals and new LR.

My question is if you are starting new tank with nothing in it, do you still QT your LR. Since the LR will be used to cycle the tank this seems a bit odd to QT it first. Not to mention you'd need tank almost the excat same size to QT the LR.

Lizz85 · 11/18/2006, 08:27 AM

No, no need to QT liverock for a new tank. Use it to cycle the new tank, just like you said. Best of luck!

Mr31415 · 11/18/2006, 08:30 AM

Remember - you QT stuff that can carry the Ich parasite. When adding LR to a tank for cycling it means there is no fish in the tank - most prob. not for 6 weeks. In that time any Ich parasites that might have been on the rock will have died hostless...

EdKruzel · 11/18/2006, 09:29 AM

Quarantine is for far more than Ich; there are many types of parasites and disease as well as hitch hikers that can wreak havoc in your tank.

Of the majority of "pests", Ich is the least of any hobbyists problems; low stress is the key to keeping a healthy aquarium and most hobbyists violate this in one fashion or another.

Keys to low stress:

1. Pristine water conditions
2. Fish/Livestock compatibility
3. Low to moderate bioload
4. Providing an ample sized container for the livestock kept.
5. Proper nutrition and feeding schedule.

If these 5 simple rules are followed, in most cases an infliction of a parasite like ich will easily be cured through the animals own immune system; unfortunately rules 4 and 5 are the most abused.

kfowler · 11/18/2006, 12:22 PM

Thanks forthe replies. I wasn't to wooried about Ich after reading about the life cycle. My concern was more of the other diseases and pests.

MJAnderson · 11/18/2006, 01:10 PM

I would QT live rockbefore adding it to the tank. I think you should take it out and inspect it regularly for the first few weeks for aptasia and other pests. If you can that in your normal tank, that's fine.

11/18/2006, 08:12 AM	#1
kfowler Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,095	QT LR for new tank? I was reading up on RC Mag about QT. I understand that you're supposed to QT anything you add to your tank, includ corals and new LR. My question is if you are starting new tank with nothing in it, do you still QT your LR. Since the LR will be used to cycle the tank this seems a bit odd to QT it first. Not to mention you'd need tank almost the excat same size to QT the LR. __________________ Kevin "You cannot achieve what you are not willing to pursue." Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef

11/18/2006, 09:29 AM	#4
EdKruzel Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 7,384	Quarantine is for far more than Ich; there are many types of parasites and disease as well as hitch hikers that can wreak havoc in your tank. Of the majority of "pests", Ich is the least of any hobbyists problems; low stress is the key to keeping a healthy aquarium and most hobbyists violate this in one fashion or another. Keys to low stress: 1. Pristine water conditions 2. Fish/Livestock compatibility 3. Low to moderate bioload 4. Providing an ample sized container for the livestock kept. 5. Proper nutrition and feeding schedule. If these 5 simple rules are followed, in most cases an infliction of a parasite like ich will easily be cured through the animals own immune system; unfortunately rules 4 and 5 are the most abused. __________________ When you find yourself in "Deep Water" it's best to keep your mouth shut! Current Tank Info: 65RR Cube Mixed Reef

11/18/2006, 12:22 PM	#5
kfowler Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,095	Thanks forthe replies. I wasn't to wooried about Ich after reading about the life cycle. My concern was more of the other diseases and pests. __________________ Kevin "You cannot achieve what you are not willing to pursue." Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef

11/18/2006, 08:27 AM	#2
Lizz85 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 67	No, no need to QT liverock for a new tank. Use it to cycle the new tank, just like you said. Best of luck!

11/18/2006, 08:30 AM	#3
Mr31415 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surrey, Canada Posts: 1,926	Remember - you QT stuff that can carry the Ich parasite. When adding LR to a tank for cycling it means there is no fish in the tank - most prob. not for 6 weeks. In that time any Ich parasites that might have been on the rock will have died hostless...

11/18/2006, 01:10 PM	#6
MJAnderson Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 2,633	I would QT live rockbefore adding it to the tank. I think you should take it out and inspect it regularly for the first few weeks for aptasia and other pests. If you can that in your normal tank, that's fine.