I have just recently established a quarantine tank
20 Gallon
Heater
2-Whisper Power Filter 10....my question is regarding re-seeding of the tank. I recently removed the carbon filter of the 2 whisper power filters because i began using Cupramine to treat my sick fish. The only item left in the filters is the Bio-Foam. I have read that when setting up a QT tank you can place the bio-foam in the main tank a week before use so bacteria can colonize and then used to seed tank. My question is do i need to purcahse new bio-foam after treating my QT with cupramine or will the use of carbon later on in QT remove all copper making it safe to place bio-foam in DT to re-seed it.
Also has anyone used Whipser Filters as QT filters? and are the Bio-Foam included sufficient enough to house enough bacteria, or should i place an additional sponge in the filter, or will this affect the proper filtration?
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I agree. I try to use hyposalinity whenever possible but if Cu is used the foam filters are thrown out. If it's a tank that Cu has ever been used in the filters are thrown out. I always keep new ones in the overflows of the display so I can use them when I need to.
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