Quarantine tank location

Dodger745 · 01/01/2014, 09:11 AM

So after a year of running my 180 system that I purchased complete with livestock, I feel like the system is stable enough to allow a few more inhabitants. I am building up a small QT and I am thinking of putting it right next to the main display. My thoughts are that any fish that is in the qt will be able to see the current tank mates and vice versa. Plus get used to the current lighting schedule.
Thoughts??
I am setting up a 10g QT with a HOb filter.

billsreef · 01/01/2014, 09:29 AM

I wouldn't put a QT next to the display. Some parasites can spread by simple splashing of water from the QT that makes it way to the DT.

hogfanreefer · 01/01/2014, 10:14 AM

I put mine in a room with low traffic and subdued lighting. Seems to make acclimation a little less stressful. Never thought about them seeing their future tank mates though.

Newsmyrna80 · 01/01/2014, 10:23 AM

+1 on both posts. Plus can the fish see into the next tank? Isn't there a mirror effect with the water and glass? I've read that is the reason some fish attack the glass. But I could be wrong.

bcfd144 · 01/01/2014, 11:04 AM

ya, a qt tank is not just to make sure they don't have any issues, but also to reduce stress. Got to remember, a lot of these fish we buy are shipped from over seas, sent to local whrs, then ship again not long later to pet shops, then you come pick it up. Some of these fish can be moved 4 to 5 times in just a week. So reducing the stress and having a low lit, low traffic flow area in my opinion is best.

Dodger745 · 01/01/2014, 01:42 PM

Interesting opinions guys. I appreciate the feedback. I still have some planning to do.

ca1ore · 01/01/2014, 01:47 PM

I agree that the most important consideration is that water cannot be transferred in any way from QT to DT. Also, having the QT in a lower traffic location is useful, particularly in the early stages when the fish is getting used to its new environment. I also advocate the use of an acclimation box, which is a much more effective way of letting a new addition get used to the DT and its resident population.

Dodger745 · 01/02/2014, 06:22 AM

I have an acclimation box that was included with the complete system that I purchased. So that seems like a good option.

I have decided on putting the QT tank in a different location.

01/01/2014, 09:11 AM	#1
Dodger745 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 118	Quarantine tank location So after a year of running my 180 system that I purchased complete with livestock, I feel like the system is stable enough to allow a few more inhabitants. I am building up a small QT and I am thinking of putting it right next to the main display. My thoughts are that any fish that is in the qt will be able to see the current tank mates and vice versa. Plus get used to the current lighting schedule. Thoughts?? I am setting up a 10g QT with a HOb filter.

01/01/2014, 09:29 AM	#2
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	I wouldn't put a QT next to the display. Some parasites can spread by simple splashing of water from the QT that makes it way to the DT. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

01/01/2014, 10:14 AM	#3
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	I put mine in a room with low traffic and subdued lighting. Seems to make acclimation a little less stressful. Never thought about them seeing their future tank mates though. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

01/01/2014, 10:23 AM	#4
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	+1 on both posts. Plus can the fish see into the next tank? Isn't there a mirror effect with the water and glass? I've read that is the reason some fish attack the glass. But I could be wrong. __________________ 80 gal frag with 30 gal refugium, Orphek Atlantik LED, Red Sea RSK300 skimmer, predominately SPS and LPS Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef tank with 30 gal refugium

01/01/2014, 11:04 AM	#5
bcfd144 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 55	ya, a qt tank is not just to make sure they don't have any issues, but also to reduce stress. Got to remember, a lot of these fish we buy are shipped from over seas, sent to local whrs, then ship again not long later to pet shops, then you come pick it up. Some of these fish can be moved 4 to 5 times in just a week. So reducing the stress and having a low lit, low traffic flow area in my opinion is best. __________________ Mark Current Tank Info: which one :)

01/01/2014, 01:42 PM	#6
Dodger745 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 118	Interesting opinions guys. I appreciate the feedback. I still have some planning to do.

01/01/2014, 01:47 PM	#7
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I agree that the most important consideration is that water cannot be transferred in any way from QT to DT. Also, having the QT in a lower traffic location is useful, particularly in the early stages when the fish is getting used to its new environment. I also advocate the use of an acclimation box, which is a much more effective way of letting a new addition get used to the DT and its resident population. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/02/2014, 06:22 AM	#8
Dodger745 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 118	I have an acclimation box that was included with the complete system that I purchased. So that seems like a good option. I have decided on putting the QT tank in a different location.