QT is set up , now what do i do .

Rbacchiega · #1 02-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Cycle the tank (at least that's what I did) Then keep it just as you would a normal tank but without all the fancy aspects of the display tank. Salinity, Temp, PH, etc. should be the same between the two tanks.

What kind of HOB filter are you using? If you're worried about it, an added powerhead would only help.

I wouldn't remove the power heads if you don't think that there is enough water movement.

Hope this helps

agent77 · #2 02-04-2009, 09:45 PM

awesome , but how do you start the cycle without liverock in there ?Do I just through some frozen shrimp in there to rot and will that start the cycle . Thanks again for your help .

Rbacchiega · #3 02-04-2009, 09:51 PM

If you're going to use a HOB filter, put some live rock rubble from your display tank in the HOB filter to get it rolling. Are you going to be using live rock in the QT? Or PVC?

You can use some shrimp but will need to remove it after a couple of days.

es355lucille · #4 02-04-2009, 10:38 PM

Sorry to jump in here, but this all sounds interesting. Can you post a picture of this tank and setup. I am not sure what all the acronyms mean. Sorry for being a pain. Thanks

ElGuappo · #5 02-04-2009, 10:48 PM

i used LR in my QT tank theonly thing is that this rock is now a "write Off" and cannot be used in a reef. do a ghost feed to cycle the tank. (feed the nothings in your tank).

HOB = hang on back.

my 10g QT tank had a AQ 30 HOB filter and a korlia nano. and 5 lbs of rock.
the reason i used rock was obvious, but the medication i used was supposidly Reef Safe. if you are willing clean the rock (numerous religous Water changes) you can use rock for any qt tank. Aside from copper. IMO

xtreme · #6 02-04-2009, 10:51 PM

I didn't cycle my QT as I have a sponge filter thats is running in my sump ready to go if I find something I want at the LFS. I use tank water as well as the sponge filter from the sump therefor there is no need for a cycle since the biological filtration is already established. The only other things in the QT are a heater, powerhead and chunk of PVC pipe for fish to hide. I found this article to be very helpful:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-1...ture/index.php

Rbacchiega · #7 02-04-2009, 11:15 PM

good idea with the sponge in the sump Xtreme...never thought of that. Now if only I still ran a qt tank....

xtreme · #8 02-04-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

good idea with the sponge in the sump Xtreme...never thought of that. Now if only I still ran a qt tank....

This way works well because you can keep the QT dry and store it away if you want to when it's not in use. I always make sure I have mixed saltwater on hand so if I decide to buy something unexpectedly I can use tank water for the QT and top the display back up with my mixed water. You even get a water change out of the way with this method.

agent77 · #9 02-05-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme

This way works well because you can keep the QT dry and store it away if you want to when it's not in use. I always make sure I have mixed saltwater on hand so if I decide to buy something unexpectedly I can use tank water for the QT and top the display back up with my mixed water. You even get a water change out of the way with this method.

Sounds brilliant , thanks for all the help .

agent77 · #10 02-10-2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xtreme

I didn't cycle my QT as I have a sponge filter thats is running in my sump ready to go if I find something I want at the LFS. I use tank water as well as the sponge filter from the sump therefor there is no need for a cycle since the biological filtration is already established. The only other things in the QT are a heater, powerhead and chunk of PVC pipe for fish to hide. I found this article to be very helpful:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-1...ture/index.php

okay now say your tank has ich and your wanting to set up QT can you still use your water from your DT in the QT?