quarentine tank questions

jenstaley · 12-12-2005, 03:40 PM

Okay, I know I really need one, but I don't have the money, or really the room for much. What is the bare minimum..... I am not really adding new fish at this time, so this would really just be for sick fish. DO I have to have a filter on the quarintine tank, or can I control it with water changes? I know I need to have a heater and thermomometer, but I am trying to keep cost down..... do I have to use an actual tank, or will something like a 5 gallon bucket work?
thanks!

**Poseidon** · 12-12-2005, 08:04 PM

I suppose a bucket would be fine, it would just be hard to see the fish. If you had to go BARE minimum, Heater, Therm, and a small powerhead, or even air pump with a stone. Just keep the water moving.

Yes you could control thru water changes, but then you are removing the medication too. A small "quick filter" from hagen a small 201 powerhead, and a handful of Sand from the tank would be ideal. I would guess total cost should come in around $50 or so.

**The R/C Man** · 12-13-2005, 02:39 PM

Hey Mike,I would go bare bottom... Is there a reason for the sand?

Steven Pro · 12-14-2005, 08:14 PM

A quarantine tank can be had very cheapily, but I would be sure to include a cycled biological filter,
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

**Poseidon** · 12-15-2005, 04:40 PM

Just wanted to introduce some beneficial bacteria to the bucket. Just in case the NH3 and NO2 start to creep up. Granted that sand has to be disposed of after use...

showfish · 01-01-2006, 01:26 AM

If you can get your hands on a used sponge filter, this will work to provide some bacteria. I got one from my LFS to start my QT. As for the cheap QT, try Rubbermaid. Rubbermaid tubs make great QT tanks for low cost. I would go with no sand, bare bottom. Maybe a couple of PVC pipes for the fish to hide in and that is it. You will need the bio filter though. The small Bio Wheel filters work well for this, however if you are medicating, don't use the carbon filter cartriges, just filter floss.

12-12-2005, 03:40 PM	#1
jenstaley Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Show Low, AZ Posts: 22	quarentine tank questions Okay, I know I really need one, but I don't have the money, or really the room for much. What is the bare minimum..... I am not really adding new fish at this time, so this would really just be for sick fish. DO I have to have a filter on the quarintine tank, or can I control it with water changes? I know I need to have a heater and thermomometer, but I am trying to keep cost down..... do I have to use an actual tank, or will something like a 5 gallon bucket work? thanks!

12-12-2005, 08:04 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,183	I suppose a bucket would be fine, it would just be hard to see the fish. If you had to go BARE minimum, Heater, Therm, and a small powerhead, or even air pump with a stone. Just keep the water moving. Yes you could control thru water changes, but then you are removing the medication too. A small "quick filter" from hagen a small 201 powerhead, and a handful of Sand from the tank would be ideal. I would guess total cost should come in around $50 or so. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-13-2005, 02:39 PM	#3
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 691	Hey Mike,I would go bare bottom... Is there a reason for the sand? __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

12-15-2005, 04:40 PM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,183	Just wanted to introduce some beneficial bacteria to the bucket. Just in case the NH3 and NO2 start to creep up. Granted that sand has to be disposed of after use... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-01-2006, 01:26 AM	#6
showfish Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 186	If you can get your hands on a used sponge filter, this will work to provide some bacteria. I got one from my LFS to start my QT. As for the cheap QT, try Rubbermaid. Rubbermaid tubs make great QT tanks for low cost. I would go with no sand, bare bottom. Maybe a couple of PVC pipes for the fish to hide in and that is it. You will need the bio filter though. The small Bio Wheel filters work well for this, however if you are medicating, don't use the carbon filter cartriges, just filter floss. __________________ Learning is a lifelong process

12-14-2005, 08:14 PM	#4
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	A quarantine tank can be had very cheapily, but I would be sure to include a cycled biological filter, http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php

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