Many people (including me) who have just recently started in the hobby or have been in it for many years do not have enough money for a quarantine tank, so they are unable to quarantine new additions. This can cause outbreaks in the tank if the new fish had a disease, which can kill off all of the fish. But that does not have to be. I have found (through browsing the internet) a cheaper alternative for a quarantine tank that works just as well and is half the price.
All you need for this is a clear rubbermaid container, a filter, heater, some gravel from a cycled aquarium, and some decorations. I would say a good size for the rubbermaid would be about 10-20 gallons. First, put the gravel and decorations in. Next, fill the tank about 75-90% full of water. Now add the filter and heater. I would recommend an internal filter, and if you can a filter that you can put the heater in, such as the ones made bu tetra. Now when the tank is at the right temperature, you can put in the fish that needs quarantining.
Note: I found this information on Koko's Goldfish World. This was not my idea, I am just trying to educate everyone of a cheaper way to make a decent quarantine tank.
All you need for this is a clear rubbermaid container, a filter, heater, some gravel from a cycled aquarium, and some decorations. I would say a good size for the rubbermaid would be about 10-20 gallons. First, put the gravel and decorations in. Next, fill the tank about 75-90% full of water. Now add the filter and heater. I would recommend an internal filter, and if you can a filter that you can put the heater in, such as the ones made bu tetra. Now when the tank is at the right temperature, you can put in the fish that needs quarantining.
Note: I found this information on Koko's Goldfish World. This was not my idea, I am just trying to educate everyone of a cheaper way to make a decent quarantine tank.
