Hospital Tank

[Sgterie076]

I did not quarintine and now I have Ich in my 120. Lesson learned!

Running out to buy a hospital tank. What size should I get?

Live stock:
2 small clowns
1 Powder blue tang
1 yellow tang
1 Coral Beauty
1 flame angel
4 Cromis

 

[SirReefalot]

That's a lot of fish to QT at one time. I would say to go with a 55 gallon. Do you plan on using copper? Only downside is maintaing the copper level on bigger QT tanks or we'll at least that is where I had trouble.

 

[SirReefalot]

You may be able to get away with going for one of them 29 gallon all in one deals. I would just feel bad keeping that many fish in a small tank for 6-8 weeks. There was a really good article I read on QT tanks I will see if I can find it and post it here.

 

[Sgterie076]

If I can get away with a 29 bio cube all in one, I could keep it set up after the treatment is done. Not sure if Powder Blue Tang would be too happy for 8 weeks. Hoping not to have to get a 55. Any thoughts?

 

[Sgterie076]

Yes going to use copper

 

[Sgterie076]

My 1st plan was to get a 40 breeder tank, metal stand, hang on filter, power head, heater, And cheap light on a timer. I would break it down afterwards. All in one would cost a bit more but would look better in living room. Trying to keep wife happy and save my fish.

 

[SirReefalot]

I have a 55 gallon tank and stand if you want it for 75$? I would go with the 55. And if you use copper the tank is pretty much garbage after you use copper. Where do you live? I have almost everything you need for QT. Give me a call and we can talk if you want. 7327706244

 

[SirReefalot]

I used this 55 as a QT for about 8 fish and it worked great was just a little challenge to keep the copper levels right but I had a big wet dry filter on it so maybe that was the problem. Give me a call I will help you out as much as I can!