should i qt?

joander123

joander123

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Jan 12, 2007
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hey guys, on friday im going to get a 4" PBT and two 3" ocellaris clowns.

They will both be going into my 75gallon reef system eventually.

Problem being all i have available for QT is a 10 gallon tank.

I think i could QT the clowns in there, but probably not the clowns and the PBT, right? I don't really even like the idea of putting the tang in there by himself because its an awfully small tank....

But on the other hand, i dont like the alternative of not QT'ing either... what should i do?
 
If there is no livestock in the 75 right now and no coral than I have heard it is safe to put them in the display. But then dont add anything for atleast a month. But that is just coming from a rookie reefer!
 
QT is a personal preference but once there is ich in your main tank, you must leave it fallow for about 6 weeks. Tangs are very suseptable to getting ich, when transfered.
 
yup ..if there is ich around tangs seem to attract it.
I would suggest getting a 20 g and set it up for QT,


you can find them at places like craigslist or in ad's
or simply purchase a cheapie 20 from LFS or even walmart.
you will love the idea if you get ich on a tang..cause it sure is easier treating the fish inh a smallet tank.
 
I recommend using a QT tank even if the display has no corals or fish in it now. It isn't just used to keep the new fish from getting ich but rather to help keep them from spreading it to your display. It also gives you a chance to observe them and make sure they are eating. As for what size you need the size of the fish currently will play a part in that.
 
see thats what i thought too Dunc.


Jagr- unfortunately there is livestock in the 75 already.


Maybe i will try to pick up a 20 gallon long...

Whats the standard procedure for a qt tank? - Bare bottom, power head, heater, and PVC?
 
Grins said:
I recommend using a QT tank even if the display has no corals or fish in it now. It isn't just used to keep the new fish from getting ich but rather to help keep them from spreading it to your display. It also gives you a chance to observe them and make sure they are eating. As for what size you need the size of the fish currently will play a part in that.
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Grins- The tang is 3-4" and both clowns are 2-3"
 
ok, i think im going to set up a 20g long tomorrow when i can get one.

How does this sound....
20g long- bare bottom/PVC pipe.
aqua clear HOB filter (filled with LR rubble?)
Small powerhead
Heater.


Also, set it up with 100% new salt water, or do i use some established tank water?

Thanks for the blog read grins, good stuff.
 
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