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10/03/2006, 03:14 PM
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quarantine tank how big
How big does a quarantine tank need to be.
And if i keep sponges in main tank will that remove the need to cycle the quarantine tank. |
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10/03/2006, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gainesville, FL
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I've seen some quarantine tanks as small as 10g. Some people keep sponges in the sumps of their main tanks to keep from having to re-cycle the QT.
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10/03/2006, 04:26 PM
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Location: Portland, OR
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I read around 20% of the display volume, but that quickly becomes limiting with larger tanks... or such a size that it doesn't stress the fish further.
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10/03/2006, 04:29 PM
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Location: Westminster, CO
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I have a 55g qt. Its a bit large but I don't plan on using it forever as qt.
Why take the tank down after your done treating, the tank isnt diseased. I do several large water changes and run carbon to get rid of meds if any in the water. My qt has been running for 5 months now and is now on its 3rd batch of fish. When I first set up the qt it was very unstable and I like the stability of the long running qt.
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Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k. |
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10/03/2006, 04:39 PM
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I like a 20 for QT
Keeps meds down Unless you have a big fish a 20 will usually do
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10/03/2006, 04:51 PM
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Quote:
A 55 like mine will take a lot more salt, water, and meds. I agree with the 20 or 30 if you like larger fish.
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10/04/2006, 11:10 AM
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Thanks
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10/06/2006, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Pasadena, Texas
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What is your quarantine protocol?
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10/06/2006, 08:42 PM
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Location: Pasadena, Texas
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Well...I just found the article by Steven Pro about quarantine tanks in RK Magazine. That search function is great.
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Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon. |
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