Proper qt tank cycling

bjtrapjr · 08/27/2014, 03:29 AM

How do you properly cycle a qt tank

Newsmyrna80 · 08/27/2014, 04:56 AM

Will this be a permanent QT?

bjtrapjr · 08/27/2014, 06:06 AM

Yes it will run 24/7

Mrramsey · 08/27/2014, 06:16 AM

I keep a sponge for the QT tank filter in my DT sump to keep it seeded. Then When I need the QT tank I fill with NSW and add the sponge to the filter. Done...

I toss a new filter sponge into my sump to have another one seeded incase I have to use any copper based meds in QT I will not reuse the sponge.

mfinn · 08/27/2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrramsey

I keep a sponge for the QT tank filter in my DT sump to keep it seeded. Then When I need the QT tank I fill with NSW and add the sponge to the filter. Done...

I toss a new filter sponge into my sump to have another one seeded incase I have to use any copper based meds in QT I will not reuse the sponge.

This what I do as well.
I use a air powered one that has replaceable sponges.

Sponge filters are relatively cheap.

E46Twist · 08/27/2014, 08:44 AM

I am getting ready to set up a 24/7 QT as I plan on getting a PBT and will probably need it. I am going to use a little seeded LR and a skimmer and it should be good to go pretty quick.

Note: never put that LR back into your DT system unless you cook the hell outta it.

Ryanrttu · 08/27/2014, 08:48 AM

I started a permanent QT by just adding ammonia and some biomax, was never able to get the nitrites down and get the tank fully cycled so I said screw it. Now I have a foam piece in my DT for the next month and im just going to go that route....not saying you cant get a tank cycled that one way but I have seen some people on here have problems getting that going.

Some good info here on it and this is a pretty ongoing thread so if you have any more question I would just ask here.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2195588

Newsmyrna80 · 08/27/2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E46Twist

Note: never put that LR back into your DT system unless you cook the hell outta it.

As long as you are not exposing the LR to copper why can't you can put it back into the main? If you are putting a fish from the same QT into the main why not the rock?

E46Twist · 08/27/2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Newsmyrna80

As long as you are not exposing the LR to copper why can't you can put it back into the main? If you are putting a fish from the same QT into the main why not the rock?

Very true, I guess I assume a QT will have meds at some point. If you are not going to use meds its okay.

ca1ore · 08/27/2014, 10:00 AM

Unless you are talking about an invert QT, where a smaller copy of the main display may be called for, I don't really get the notion of a 24/7 fish QT frankly. I set mine up as needed.

08/27/2014, 03:29 AM	#1
bjtrapjr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 110	Proper qt tank cycling How do you properly cycle a qt tank

08/27/2014, 04:56 AM	#2
Newsmyrna80 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,312	Will this be a permanent QT? __________________ 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

08/27/2014, 06:16 AM	#4
Mrramsey NEO Reefer Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 1,801	I keep a sponge for the QT tank filter in my DT sump to keep it seeded. Then When I need the QT tank I fill with NSW and add the sponge to the filter. Done... I toss a new filter sponge into my sump to have another one seeded incase I have to use any copper based meds in QT I will not reuse the sponge. __________________ Mike My 120 Build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2389417 Current Tank Info: 120g In-Wall \| BA Overflow \| 55g Sump \| SWC Extreme 150 Skimmer \| DIY ATO \| 2 Jebao RW-8\| Fluval SP6 \| Photon 48v2 LED \| GFO and Carbon

08/27/2014, 08:48 AM	#7
Ryanrttu Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Francisco / North Beach Posts: 394	I started a permanent QT by just adding ammonia and some biomax, was never able to get the nitrites down and get the tank fully cycled so I said screw it. Now I have a foam piece in my DT for the next month and im just going to go that route....not saying you cant get a tank cycled that one way but I have seen some people on here have problems getting that going. Some good info here on it and this is a pretty ongoing thread so if you have any more question I would just ask here. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2195588 __________________ Trigger ruby 36s sump, 20g QT, BRS rodi, APEX gold, (2) Vortech MP40's, lifereef in-sump skimmer, Eheim 1262 return pump, Tunze ATO, many brute trash cans Current Tank Info: None - taken down for time being

08/27/2014, 10:00 AM	#10
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Unless you are talking about an invert QT, where a smaller copy of the main display may be called for, I don't really get the notion of a 24/7 fish QT frankly. I set mine up as needed. __________________ 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

08/27/2014, 06:06 AM	#3
bjtrapjr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 110	Yes it will run 24/7

08/27/2014, 08:44 AM	#6
E46Twist Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Columbia,MO Posts: 328	I am getting ready to set up a 24/7 QT as I plan on getting a PBT and will probably need it. I am going to use a little seeded LR and a skimmer and it should be good to go pretty quick. Note: never put that LR back into your DT system unless you cook the hell outta it.