QT Questions

cemyth · 11/21/2012, 09:36 AM

I have been doing some research on what to do when a fish is in a QT tank and have thought up a few questions.

- Does 6 to 8 weeks sound like the right amount of time to QT?
- Do I medicate and if so with what?
or
- Do I just observe the fish for any signs of problems and only medicate when needed?

My last question is with the AquaClear 50 HOB filter for my QT.

- Can I just place the sponge anywhere in my DT’s sump for 4 to 6 weeks to seed it?

bnumair · 11/21/2012, 10:08 AM

i usually do 2 weeks of prazipro and then observe for next 4 weeks. if there is a problem then medicate accordingly.yes u can place the sponge in ur sump and let it get seeded for about 2-3 weeks.

cemyth · 11/21/2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bnumair

i usually do 2 weeks of prazipro and then observe for next 4 weeks. if there is a problem then medicate accordingly.yes u can place the sponge in ur sump and let it get seeded for about 2-3 weeks.

Bnumair I am glad it was you that responded to my questions. I have been reading a lot on how you QT and just wanted to make sure I got it right. Thanks,

bnumair · 11/21/2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cemyth

Bnumair I am glad it was you that responded to my questions. I have been reading a lot on how you QT and just wanted to make sure I got it right. Thanks,

glad i can help. i am sure u have read the sticky on top of the forum. if u follow my blog by clicking on the blue number under my name it will take u to some other forums that can help in identifying and how to use certain meds.
But i hope u dont have to do that.
just qt all fish and see how its goes.
Good Luck and Happy Reefing.

11/21/2012, 09:36 AM	#1
cemyth Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 207	QT Questions I have been doing some research on what to do when a fish is in a QT tank and have thought up a few questions. - Does 6 to 8 weeks sound like the right amount of time to QT? - Do I medicate and if so with what? or - Do I just observe the fish for any signs of problems and only medicate when needed? My last question is with the AquaClear 50 HOB filter for my QT. - Can I just place the sponge anywhere in my DT’s sump for 4 to 6 weeks to seed it? __________________ In The Works: 80G All Glass Reef Savvy Rimless, Neptune Apex Controller, 2x Mp40, Elite Aquatics Sump, Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| 20G Innovative Marine Nano, Neptune Apex Controller, Mp10, Bubble Ma Last edited by cemyth; 11/21/2012 at 10:08 AM.

11/21/2012, 10:08 AM	#2
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	i usually do 2 weeks of prazipro and then observe for next 4 weeks. if there is a problem then medicate accordingly.yes u can place the sponge in ur sump and let it get seeded for about 2-3 weeks. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE