Getting a QT tank running

RTKBA308 · 04/20/2007, 06:46 PM

I need to set up a QT tank as soon as possible. I have a Scotts Fairy Wrasse that has white stuff on it's fin. Infection maybe?

I'm going to Petsmart/Petco to pick up the following;

10 gallon tank

Small powerhead

Heater

What filtration should I get, that would be available at those stores?

What type of light do I need?

I plan on siphoning ten gallons from my main display to the QT tank. I also have a sponge filter in my sump, should I place that sponge in the QT tank?

T H A N K S!

EvilE · 04/20/2007, 06:55 PM

sounds like you are doing the right things. I recently set up a QT tank myself--a 10 gallon. I bought a cheap Aquatech hang on filter for it--it basically has a carbon filter and bio-sponge thing in it, and filters 100 GPH. It works fine, I use on on my freshwater QT tank. Of course when you treat, take out the carbon. And yes, put the sponge from your other setup in the filter/or tank--it will help instantly cycle it.

virginiadiver69 · 04/20/2007, 07:39 PM

That sound just right. Any NO light will be more than enough. A bottle of Amquel would be a good idea also.

RTKBA308 · 04/20/2007, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the replies. Whats NO lights?

NightShade00013 · 04/20/2007, 07:56 PM

Quote of Reeses in thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1102459

I (personally) think there's no need to introduce more chemicals here, please keep in mind that copper in any form is a toxic metal. I just ran to seachem's site, and the directions state that cupramine cannot be used with any other medication.

Hyposalinity is a kinder, gentler ich removal method, but a method that should not be done without a hydrometer.

Please read here for more information:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-08/sp/index.php

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2...ature/index.php

Lots of info on setting up a QT tank and proper ways of using them.

04/20/2007, 06:46 PM	#1
RTKBA308 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 521	Getting a QT tank running I need to set up a QT tank as soon as possible. I have a Scotts Fairy Wrasse that has white stuff on it's fin. Infection maybe? I'm going to Petsmart/Petco to pick up the following; 10 gallon tank Small powerhead Heater What filtration should I get, that would be available at those stores? What type of light do I need? I plan on siphoning ten gallons from my main display to the QT tank. I also have a sponge filter in my sump, should I place that sponge in the QT tank? T H A N K S!

04/20/2007, 07:39 PM	#3
virginiadiver69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Va. Posts: 4,400	That sound just right. Any NO light will be more than enough. A bottle of Amquel would be a good idea also. __________________ Semi-aggressive mixed reef w/ shallow sand bed 96x30x27 310gal custom acrylic w/ ext. "fail safe" overflow 125gal sump/cryptic fuge w/ 6" DSB 3 400w Plus Rite 20k MH in Lumembrights 2 250w Plus Rite 20k MH in spider reflectors VHO actinic supplementation 2 Tunze wave boxes 2 Tunze 6060 in Tunze Rocks 2 Tunze 6125 Reeflo 250 skimmer Hammerhead return on OM 4 way Aqua controller lll Leviton power panel Deltec Eco-Cooler Randy's Two part 6.5 kw generator

04/20/2007, 06:55 PM	#2
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	sounds like you are doing the right things. I recently set up a QT tank myself--a 10 gallon. I bought a cheap Aquatech hang on filter for it--it basically has a carbon filter and bio-sponge thing in it, and filters 100 GPH. It works fine, I use on on my freshwater QT tank. Of course when you treat, take out the carbon. And yes, put the sponge from your other setup in the filter/or tank--it will help instantly cycle it.

04/20/2007, 07:49 PM	#4
RTKBA308 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 521	Thanks for the replies. Whats NO lights?

04/20/2007, 07:56 PM	#5
NightShade00013 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 197	Quote of Reeses in thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1102459 I (personally) think there's no need to introduce more chemicals here, please keep in mind that copper in any form is a toxic metal. I just ran to seachem's site, and the directions state that cupramine cannot be used with any other medication. Hyposalinity is a kinder, gentler ich removal method, but a method that should not be done without a hydrometer. Please read here for more information: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-08/sp/index.php http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2...ature/index.php Lots of info on setting up a QT tank and proper ways of using them.