Size of Quarantine Tank

[VoodooChild]

Howdy. I am finally planning to set up a Q-tank (now that all of my fish are in my tank of course). This is something I should've done long ago I know I know. Anyways, I was wondering *ahem*
1) What is a good minimum size? Is a 10 enough?
2) Do I have to worry about this thing cycling?
3) I've heard wait anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks...what's preferred?
4) Should I bother with inverts too and if not is it better to lower the salinity?
Thanks folks!

[kreblak]

It is my understanding that you do need to worry about it cycling. Since it will not always be occupied, I would say to fishless cycle it to keep up the biofilter while you are not using it. Otherwise, you will be putting an already sick fish (or a newly caught and shipped fish) into a bad water environment, and that's not good for anyone.

[TKOS]

Size is going to depend on what you want to put in it. If you have a 12 - 15 inch fish then a 10 gallon won't really cut it. You will want it to be a comfy temperary home