show your QT tanks

jnewman · 02/12/2008, 11:46 PM

I am setting up a Qt. Do i need a skimmer, how do you keep air in the tank for fish to breath? Can you all show how some of the QT tanks are set up I am very visual.

George Gouveia · 02/13/2008, 03:00 AM

It normally depends on your what you are thinking of placing inside your QT tank. I'll tell you what i have in mine.

I have a external Eheim canister filter that contains ceramic for bacteria and sponge, then i have a heater inside the tank aswell as a air stone for oxygenation for the water.
I do weekly water changes (if needed) and monitor the Ammonia, Nitrite and PH of the tank.

LauraCline · 02/13/2008, 08:59 PM

I don't have a pic but I just use one of the 10 gallon FW setups from Wal-Mart. It comes with a power filter and a light. I added a heater and a small MJ powerhead for additional circulation. No need for a skimmer because it will pull out some meds, you'll just need to monitor the water quality. I use waterchanges and prime to keep the ammonia under control. The 10 gal is a good size if you do end up needing to medicate it just might not be great for large fish.

02/12/2008, 11:46 PM	#1
jnewman Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 661 & 818 Posts: 359	show your QT tanks I am setting up a Qt. Do i need a skimmer, how do you keep air in the tank for fish to breath? Can you all show how some of the QT tanks are set up I am very visual.

02/13/2008, 08:59 PM	#3
LauraCline Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 2,017	I don't have a pic but I just use one of the 10 gallon FW setups from Wal-Mart. It comes with a power filter and a light. I added a heater and a small MJ powerhead for additional circulation. No need for a skimmer because it will pull out some meds, you'll just need to monitor the water quality. I use waterchanges and prime to keep the ammonia under control. The 10 gal is a good size if you do end up needing to medicate it just might not be great for large fish. __________________ People, who have lost their dreams, will try to shoot down yours. Guard that door fiercely.

02/13/2008, 03:00 AM	#2
George Gouveia Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Loures, Portugal Posts: 171	It normally depends on your what you are thinking of placing inside your QT tank. I'll tell you what i have in mine. I have a external Eheim canister filter that contains ceramic for bacteria and sponge, then i have a heater inside the tank aswell as a air stone for oxygenation for the water. I do weekly water changes (if needed) and monitor the Ammonia, Nitrite and PH of the tank.