QT tank????

Monster00101 · 03/01/2010, 12:23 PM

I had a recent ick scare(turned out to be a bubble) but i realized it is important to have a qt. I took one of the foams from my display and started a 20g tank. all my levels r zero but i have .25 nitrite. With 0 nitrate does that mean it isnt completely cycled yet? I was supposed to get a tang today and there no way hes going in my tank without qt.

anyhelp would be great.thanks

philneuss · 03/01/2010, 01:31 PM

QT tank is probably going to be the tank you are going to medicate if the need arises. Some medications will destroy the biological filter. That being said, I wouldn't worry about the cycle. Frequent water changes are usually done to keep parameters in check. This is why it is good to use smaller tanks for this purpose.

Monster00101 · 03/01/2010, 01:33 PM

but is it safe to qt my tang today? i want to qt before he goes in my tank.

philneuss · 03/01/2010, 01:41 PM

In my opinion yes, but do frequent ammonia tests and be prepared to do frequent 25-50% water changes.

Monster00101 · 03/01/2010, 01:48 PM

cool right on.

IslandCrow · 03/01/2010, 02:02 PM

Seeing some nitrite in your QT is not all that uncommon. The nitrite itself is not harmful to the fish. I'd just follow philneuss's advice.

03/01/2010, 12:23 PM	#1
Monster00101 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: alberta Posts: 858	QT tank???? I had a recent ick scare(turned out to be a bubble) but i realized it is important to have a qt. I took one of the foams from my display and started a 20g tank. all my levels r zero but i have .25 nitrite. With 0 nitrate does that mean it isnt completely cycled yet? I was supposed to get a tang today and there no way hes going in my tank without qt. anyhelp would be great.thanks

03/01/2010, 01:31 PM	#2
philneuss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 59	QT tank is probably going to be the tank you are going to medicate if the need arises. Some medications will destroy the biological filter. That being said, I wouldn't worry about the cycle. Frequent water changes are usually done to keep parameters in check. This is why it is good to use smaller tanks for this purpose. __________________ 75 gal mixed reef, 20 gal sump/fuge, 6x54 watt T-5 lighting, Octopus NW150 skimmer

03/01/2010, 01:41 PM	#4
philneuss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 59	In my opinion yes, but do frequent ammonia tests and be prepared to do frequent 25-50% water changes. __________________ 75 gal mixed reef, 20 gal sump/fuge, 6x54 watt T-5 lighting, Octopus NW150 skimmer

03/01/2010, 02:02 PM	#6
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Seeing some nitrite in your QT is not all that uncommon. The nitrite itself is not harmful to the fish. I'd just follow philneuss's advice. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

03/01/2010, 01:33 PM	#3
Monster00101 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: alberta Posts: 858	but is it safe to qt my tang today? i want to qt before he goes in my tank.

03/01/2010, 01:48 PM	#5
Monster00101 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: alberta Posts: 858	cool right on.