Emerald's Ultimate Quarantine Tank

[NewB87]

I have to ask... How did the wife/girlfriend feel about u taking up her table to fold laundry lol

 

[feh]

Nice design, but a few things I'd keep in mind: when adding fish to the QT you still pose the same risk as with a display tank to the current occupants of the QT. Not as big of a loss as an entire display, but still something to keep in mind especially if you end up treating for something. Also not all meds are coral / invert safe and all compartments share the same water.

I would have considered dividing the sump portion in half. One for the fish compartments in case you have to treat and one for coral / inverts so there is no worries with medications or having to relocate so you can medicate.

 

[emerald525]

I have to ask... How did the wife/girlfriend feel about u taking up her table to fold laundry lol

Lol there isn't much space between the washer and dryer and the folding table so it really wasn't practical as a folding table.

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[emerald525]

Nice design, but a few things I'd keep in mind: when adding fish to the QT you still pose the same risk as with a display tank to the current occupants of the QT. Not as big of a loss as an entire display, but still something to keep in mind especially if you end up treating for something. Also not all meds are coral / invert safe and all compartments share the same water.

I would have considered dividing the sump portion in half. One for the fish compartments in case you have to treat and one for coral / inverts so there is no worries with medications or having to relocate so you can medicate.

I'm just going to use garlic . Just kidding! I considered the things you have mentioned.


Yes I'm aware it puts the other inhabitants at risk but that beats infecting my entire tank with an illness. It is also way easier to get a fish out of this system than my display. I don't plan on medicating with copper because I will probably keep inverts too and copper sticks around for a long time.

Hyposalinity would probably be one of the few things I would consider.



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[Shauno]

Looking good Kim! I like the design, er trying to say I need one too

 

[emerald525]

Looking good Kim! I like the design, er trying to say I need one too

Well you know who to ask Shaun

 

[MarvinsReef]

wow! great idea. one day...

 

[emerald525]

wow! great idea. one day...

Yeah I wish I could take credit for the design. Matt who designed it is a member of this forum too but he's keeping a low profile .

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

That's a great setup.

 

[emerald525]

That's a great setup.

Thanks I still have to get the lights up but tank is looking good.

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[lovemyreef]

It was fun to build and I cant wait to see some fish in it!

 

[emerald525]

It was fun to build and I cant wait to see some fish in it!

Hey Matt! Nice to see you out of lurking mode! Thanks again! I love the nice clean design!

 

[emerald525]

Update on my quarantine tank!

Well it's been over 2 months now. QT Tank is doing great!1smile1

Just an update tank is up and running and has gone through the cycling process. I have already Qt'd a few fish for the Lakeridge school.

Nice DIY cover!

I have this nice Helfrichi firefish that is just going to stay in here. She is doing well and eating well and I moved her to my frag tank 2 days ago BUT.. I felt this wet thing on my foot and it turned out she had jumped :squigglemouth: Put her back in and about an hour later she was laying on the mesh cover. She could fit through the mesh. I didn't want to try for number 3 so back in the QT tank she went and is doing well!

Just added this Sunburst anthia that we got from Premium Aquarium yesterday. She is still getting used to her new home.