Quarantine tank setup

Joel_155 · 06/10/2012, 06:40 PM

So ive got the tank and im curious what else is needed. Do i need an HOB filter with a biowheel? Just a powerhead? Im not looking to do daily water changes in this tank so I want to set it up with that in mind. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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spoonman1979 · 06/11/2012, 11:55 AM

I use a HOB filter and a small power head in mine. I find it convenient to soak the filter cartridge in my DT sump to seed the bacteria and have minimal ammonia spike when the QT is started.

Spar · 06/11/2012, 12:07 PM

figure this is a given, but make sure to have a heater in there if needed. i also like to keep some PVC fittings in there as hiding places. especially wrasses seem to enjoy that.

what type of QT are you doing, observations/copper/hypo?

Subw00er · 06/11/2012, 02:49 PM

Does it need a light if its just for fish?

Joel_155 · 06/11/2012, 03:01 PM

I wasnt sure didn't know there were different types. I just want to make sure i dont infect my tank so i guess it would be for observation.
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Spar · 06/11/2012, 05:00 PM

Observation QT's at normal or slightly reduced salinity are only good for making sure that any immediate threats to the fish are known before adding them to your more expensive stocked tank. This would be anything that pops up to visibility by your eye (whether marks on the fish or just general health symptoms of the fish). Anything that is missed would just get carried over to the display tank.

To truly make sure you don't infect your main tank you would want to do one step further in QT which is to either run the QT at 1.009 or so salinity for 6-8 weeks (without adding new entrances in the mean time), or running copper in it. Even with those options there are still some nasties that could carry over, but you are taking both an observation and parasite ridding step using those QT methods. There are great write-ups elsewhere on the forum that tell the pros/cons of each QT method. But make sure to start it off right from the beginning or else can haunt you later.

Indymann99 · 06/11/2012, 07:16 PM

my simple QT in the mix room may give you some ideas

pgaudreau · 06/11/2012, 08:00 PM

I have 35 gallon qt. It has 4 pieces of PVC in it. I have an LED light on top, a heater. cpr filter and combo skimmer an air pump with a large air stone and a marineland canister filter. The tank and cpr filter is about 15 years old as it was sitting in my storage. The rest is new. I quarantine the fish for 4 weeks with copper. I have a 265 gallon reef tank and I lost too many fish over the years from introducing fish from the LFS that messed everyone up. If I have a heavy load in my qt, I usually change 5 gallons of water every two to three days.

gatorlover · 06/12/2012, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indymann99

my simple QT in the mix room may give you some ideas

Hey Indymann99, whats the vinyl tubing for coming out of the top of the tank?

Also, what type of filter are you using on that one?

06/10/2012, 06:40 PM	#1
Joel_155 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,402	Quarantine tank setup So ive got the tank and im curious what else is needed. Do i need an HOB filter with a biowheel? Just a powerhead? Im not looking to do daily water changes in this tank so I want to set it up with that in mind. Any help is greatly appreciated. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

06/11/2012, 12:07 PM	#3
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	figure this is a given, but make sure to have a heater in there if needed. i also like to keep some PVC fittings in there as hiding places. especially wrasses seem to enjoy that. what type of QT are you doing, observations/copper/hypo? __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

06/11/2012, 05:00 PM	#6
Spar Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,517	Observation QT's at normal or slightly reduced salinity are only good for making sure that any immediate threats to the fish are known before adding them to your more expensive stocked tank. This would be anything that pops up to visibility by your eye (whether marks on the fish or just general health symptoms of the fish). Anything that is missed would just get carried over to the display tank. To truly make sure you don't infect your main tank you would want to do one step further in QT which is to either run the QT at 1.009 or so salinity for 6-8 weeks (without adding new entrances in the mean time), or running copper in it. Even with those options there are still some nasties that could carry over, but you are taking both an observation and parasite ridding step using those QT methods. There are great write-ups elsewhere on the forum that tell the pros/cons of each QT method. But make sure to start it off right from the beginning or else can haunt you later. __________________ 450g Mixed SPS/LPS Reef (MH/T5/VHO)

06/11/2012, 07:16 PM	#7
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	my simple QT in the mix room may give you some ideas __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

06/11/2012, 11:55 AM	#2
spoonman1979 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 193	I use a HOB filter and a small power head in mine. I find it convenient to soak the filter cartridge in my DT sump to seed the bacteria and have minimal ammonia spike when the QT is started.

06/11/2012, 02:49 PM	#4
Subw00er Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 460	Does it need a light if its just for fish?

06/11/2012, 03:01 PM	#5
Joel_155 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,402	I wasnt sure didn't know there were different types. I just want to make sure i dont infect my tank so i guess it would be for observation. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapaalk 2

06/11/2012, 08:00 PM	#8
pgaudreau Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 92	I have 35 gallon qt. It has 4 pieces of PVC in it. I have an LED light on top, a heater. cpr filter and combo skimmer an air pump with a large air stone and a marineland canister filter. The tank and cpr filter is about 15 years old as it was sitting in my storage. The rest is new. I quarantine the fish for 4 weeks with copper. I have a 265 gallon reef tank and I lost too many fish over the years from introducing fish from the LFS that messed everyone up. If I have a heavy load in my qt, I usually change 5 gallons of water every two to three days.