QT tank

[Tangs Rule]

I am setting up a QT tank. What type of filter should I use?

I was thinking a 20 gallon tank, with a heater and bio wheel power filter. I'll put some live rock in there. Do I need anything else?

 

[ScottK]

I have always just used a bio wheel filter. You don't really need to use live rock, either. All you need are some plastic decorations or even PVC pipe, just something to give fish a place to hide/sleep.

 

[finksmart]

I use a bio wheel as well and it's working find so far. I wouldn't put any LR in there in case you need to treat or if you decide to use it as a hospital tank. LR from other tanks may also harbor unwanted parasites so I would stay away from them all together.

 

[Tangs Rule]

I was thinking of putting 1 piece of LR in there and then leaving it in there. But I see your point.

 

[georgelc86]

Tangs, do not use live rock. Because of the absorbing nature of live rock it could act like a sponge messing around with your treatment doses. Live rock is great at sucking up coper. Also no rock is needed. I do a biowheel just like fink and when the QT isnt running I take the biowheel and put it in my sump to keep the bio activity going. if anything put pieces of pvc for hiding spots to destress your qt fish. Tank heater biowheel filter and a basic light but you dont really need the light.

 

[Reef Reaper]

Just add a piece of pvc and your set!!!

 

[qy7400]

Mines just an aqua clear, running carbon, and some PVC fittings. All the waters from the display so no need for cycle or acclimation after.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

They do like to hide so buy a fake rock or cave .I've given up on QT's cause they're too small and may stress them out even more and don't match parameters with the main tank and they somehow get sick and die anyway.My 2 cents.

 

[duke62]

just use pvc pipe fittings all differant sizes so they have a place to hide.make sure the bottom is covered up as well.paint it or use plywood under it so they feel secure and not STRESSED

 

[Tangs Rule]

They do like to hide so buy a fake rock or cave .I've given up on QT's cause they're too small and may stress them out even more and don't match parameters with the main tank and they somehow get sick and die anyway.My 2 cents.

What do you do if you have to medicate the tank?

 

[georgelc86]

Nelson has a buddha shelved over his tank, brings good chi.