Quarantine tank question

[Dr RBG]

I set up a quarantine tank (20 Long) with no sand or rock. It has a hang on filter with some carbon in a small bag. When not using the tank what do you do to keep it ready so if I buy some fish on impulse it will be ready to go, Can you cover it to prevent evaporation? Do you need to keep the filter running?

Thanks

 

[clipperking]

I set up a quarantine tank (20 Long) with no sand or rock. It has a hang on filter with some carbon in a small bag. When not using the tank what do you do to keep it ready so if I buy some fish on impulse it will be ready to go, Can you cover it to prevent evaporation? Do you need to keep the filter running?

Thanks

You need to keep filter running and create a biological be in the tank just like starting a new aquarium with heater, you don't need sand.

 

[Flippers4pups]

You need to keep filter running and create a biological be in the tank just like starting a new aquarium with heater, you don't need sand.

My recommendation is to keep a small Tupperware container full of sand if you get a wrasse that sleeps in it, in there.

 

[savetheocean]

You should have some hiding spaces for the fish, it can stress them out.

 

[Flippers4pups]

You should have some hiding spaces for the fish, it can stress them out.

Yep, that too. Pvc pipe pieces.

 

[Dr RBG]

How do you keep the bio filter alive? Do you need to feed the bacteria?

 

[Andrewalex11]

Keep your filter running/At least have the water moving around to ensure a healthy bacteria colony. It is beneficial to keep Zeolite on hand and add it to the filtration once new livestock arrives into the QT system; this will ensure that ammonia is in good order at all times.

Please note to not run the Zeolite in the system while there is no livestock in the system. And make sure your dropping 1-2 high-nutrient pellets into the system (Something like Hikari) to feed your bacteria colony while QT is not in use.