First Quarantine Tank. Help please.

[TomToro]

I set up a quarantine tank for the first time. Specs are:
40long (a little large, but I'm buying large fish)
berlin skimmer
seeded with water from my established reef (all 40 gal)
2 powerheads
2 NO 18w flourescent lights
1 heater
Some plastic hiding places

I plan on keeping fish for two weeks at a time, watching for trouble. If none, then in they go to the dt.

qid I do this right
q:Can I keep this tank going or should I empty it after every fish quarantine
q:Will the water keep for 2 weeks with this setup without going bad since the only filter is the skimmer
q:do I do water changes of any quantity while the fish are in there
q:If I have a disease problem and use copper, how do I disinfect the tank after
q:Can I have more than one fish quarantining at one time if they all go in together

Acrylic is covering the whole tank so the junk above won't fall in.
Here's a pic of it:

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Reefscape]

I set up a quarantine tank for the first time. Specs are:
40long (a little large, but I'm buying large fish)
berlin skimmer <<would not bother with a skimmer, would be better to use a filter>>
seeded with water from my established reef (all 40 gal)
2 powerheads
2 NO 18w flourescent lights
1 heater
Some plastic hiding places

I plan on keeping fish for two weeks at a time, watching for trouble. If none, then in they go to the dt.

qid I do this right
<<For sure mate >>
q:Can I keep this tank going or should I empty it after every fish quarantine <<It should be emptied and cleaned after each quaratine process>>
q:Will the water keep for 2 weeks with this setup without going bad since the only filter is the skimmer
<<Yes, providing flow and heat are left running, i would seriously add a filter rather than the skimmer..You need proper filtration on this tank>>
q:do I do water changes of any quantity while the fish are in there
<<Yes, small regular water changes will be needed to keep water params in check, with it being a confined space and small level of filtration>>
q:If I have a disease problem and use copper, how do I disinfect the tank after <<Yes, it will need proper cleaning, a white vinegar/water solution in a 50/50 ratio. Just keep in mind that if you have used copper in this tank, i would not use it to quarantine inverts...just keep it too fish...Its not worth this risk, unless use use Cupri-Sorb or poly filter pads to remove the copper traces left over>>
q:Can I have more than one fish quarantining at one time if they all go in together
<<You have good space to keep a couple of good sized fish in a 40 long, unless your specifically treating, then i would keep one fish in there>>

Acrylic is covering the whole tank so the junk above won't fall in.
Here's a pic of it:

Thanks,
Tom

Hiya Tom..

Added some comments above in Red...hope they help..

As i said above, i would really swap the skimmer for a proper filter..This way, after a quarantine process has finished, you can sterilize the media and then throw it back in the sump to re-colonise with bacteria for the next batch of newcomers...Without a filter, you will ahve to cycle the tank everytime you need to use it..

Just my thoughts of course

Niko

 

[TomToro]

Exactly the info I need, my friend!
Thanks very much and I'll follow it to the letter. I have an old Supreme filter I can use that did a heck of a job on a freshwater tank years ago. I'll employ it.,
Take care and thanks again, Niko
Tom

 

[Reefscape]

Exactly the info I need, my friend!
Thanks very much and I'll follow it to the letter. I have an old Supreme filter I can use that did a heck of a job on a freshwater tank years ago. I'll employ it.,
Take care and thanks again, Niko
Tom

Anything, Anytime for you Tom...

Oh, dont forget to buy new media for the filter my friend...take care and let me know how it all goes..

Niko