Ideal Quarantine Tank?

[NEPAReefer]

I am new to the reefing hobby and am trying to get everything I need to set up my tank properly including a quarantine tank. I am looking for some insight on an ideal quarantine tank? I have an extra 20g long tank and was wondering if that would be big enough for a QT? My DT is only a 90g with a 30g sump so there won't be any larger fish kept in there. Would a simple small HOB filter be sufficient enough? Should I also include a small powerhead? Basically looking for what everyone on here is running in their own QT. Thank you in advance for any info you can provide.

 

[Humblefish]

I've got a description/photos of my QT here: How to Quarantine

 

[NEPAReefer]

I've got a description/photos of my QT here: How to Quarantine

Thank you very much. I will take a look at it.

 

[Breadman03]

I'm probably pretty close to you. I'm about 5 minutes from the 80/476 Interchange.

 

[DLHDesign]

Welcome!

If you're planning on using the Tank Transfer Method (which I would recommend, myself), then you'll need two of everything you plan on using during the TTM cycle (which can be pretty minimal). You'll also want to keep it as small as you can reasonably get away with in order to minimize water usage and cleaning effort. Once you are out of the TTM phase, it's convenient to have more robust QT tools on-hand to make the last 14+days easier to manage.
Here's my setup:
2x 10gal tanks
2x Hydor PICO powerheads
2x 50W heaters (w/ temp adjustment - you can likely find cheaper; which is fine - just make sure they temp adjust)
2x Temp probes
4x Large PVC Junctions (example; make sure to get the heavier ones so they sink)
2x Ammonia Alert badges
1x Turkey baster (for sucking up extra food, detritus, etc.)
1x Strainer (easier/safer than a net)

Once I'm out of the TTM phase, I add a HOB filter to the final tank. I used to add a spare light that I got on sale, but I don't really bother any more as the tank gets enough light as-is.
For myself, I also made sure to have a spare of anything I might put in my QT tank. I get distracted easily and don't want to use something in a QT and then dip it into the DT on accident...

Make sure that whatever setup you get, it can be located at least 10ft+ away from your main tank in order to prevent aerosol transmission.

Again; welcome to R2R!

 

[Coronus]

Everything you wrote is correct. Don't forget the heater and temp thermometer. It's a basic system. No bells and whistles. Mine is a 10 gl, aqua clear filter, power head, heater, and cheap light.
Fish chill for 30 days get fat and are under observation. I like the fact it gives them a chance to rest before heading to the DT.

 

[NEPAReefer]

I'm probably pretty close to you. I'm about 5 minutes from the 80/476 Interchange.

I am near Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. What LFS's would you recommend? So far I have found Finsanity in Wilkes-Barre, A-1 Aquatics in Scranton, and The PetZone in Pittson<--Don't care for anymore. Seem to care more about making money than the hobby itself. But the other 2 seem to be willing to help their customers whether they make money or not.
I know there is another one in Palmerton but I know the owner just passed away so I do not know if it will be staying open or not.

 

[NEPAReefer]

Welcome!

If you're planning on using the Tank Transfer Method (which I would recommend, myself), then you'll need two of everything you plan on using during the TTM cycle (which can be pretty minimal). You'll also want to keep it as small as you can reasonably get away with in order to minimize water usage and cleaning effort. Once you are out of the TTM phase, it's convenient to have more robust QT tools on-hand to make the last 14+days easier to manage.
Here's my setup:
2x 10gal tanks
2x Hydor PICO powerheads
2x 50W heaters (w/ temp adjustment - you can likely find cheaper; which is fine - just make sure they temp adjust)
2x Temp probes
4x Large PVC Junctions (example; make sure to get the heavier ones so they sink)
2x Ammonia Alert badges
1x Turkey baster (for sucking up extra food, detritus, etc.)
1x Strainer (easier/safer than a net)

Once I'm out of the TTM phase, I add a HOB filter to the final tank. I used to add a spare light that I got on sale, but I don't really bother any more as the tank gets enough light as-is.
For myself, I also made sure to have a spare of anything I might put in my QT tank. I get distracted easily and don't want to use something in a QT and then dip it into the DT on accident...

Make sure that whatever setup you get, it can be located at least 10ft+ away from your main tank in order to prevent aerosol transmission.

Again; welcome to R2R!

Thank you very much for the info. I definitely like this better. Seems more thorough. I will have to weigh my options with cost and space I am going to have left after everything is setup.

 

[Breadman03]

The one in Palmerton is Crazy Corals and was owned by Steve Brooker. His wife is trying to keep it open. I've never been to A-1. Finsanity was decent, but he is never open when I can get there anymore as I work second shift and weekends... That's my only actual complaint about that shop.

My favorite shop is Something Fishy in Northampton, followed by That Pet Place out in Lancaster. SF is smaller, with a good selection where everything looks pretty. TPP is more of a wholesale/warehouse type facility where they have a solid selection, but their appearance may not be suited to getting other family members excited about going.

I make regular trips to Something Fishy.

 

[DLHDesign]

Thank you very much for the info. I will have to weigh my options with cost and space I am going to have left after everything is setup.

Pleasure; and absolutely.

To lower cost a bit, you could replace the two powerheads with an air pump (only need one as it doesn't get wet) and a pile of air stones. Use a new air stone in each tank change (or give them a month+ to dry out before using them again). The air pump comes in handy for other things as well (brine shrimp, emergency oxygen backup, etc.), so it's not a bad thing to have on-hand anyways.

Be sure to start a build thread for your new tank - we love to follow along and it's a great way to get specific advice on your tank that you might otherwise not think to ask!

 

[NEPAReefer]

The one in Palmerton is Crazy Corals and was owned by Steve Brooker. His wife is trying to keep it open. I've never been to A-1. Finsanity was decent, but he is never open when I can get there anymore as I work second shift and weekends... That's my only actual complaint about that shop.

My favorite shop is Something Fishy in Northampton, followed by That Pet Place out in Lancaster. SF is smaller, with a good selection where everything looks pretty. TPP is more of a wholesale/warehouse type facility where they have a solid selection, but their appearance may not be suited to getting other family members excited about going.

I make regular trips to Something Fishy.

I will have to check out both of these places. Thank you for the info. I am already trying to get my wife to go to reefapalooza in June...lol.

Edit--> I would care more about the quality of the products rather than the looks of the facility.

 

[NEPAReefer]

Pleasure; and absolutely.

To lower cost a bit, you could replace the two powerheads with an air pump (only need one as it doesn't get wet) and a pile of air stones. Use a new air stone in each tank change (or give them a month+ to dry out before using them again). The air pump comes in handy for other things as well (brine shrimp, emergency oxygen backup, etc.), so it's not a bad thing to have on-hand anyways.

Be sure to start a build thread for your new tank - we love to follow along and it's a great way to get specific advice on your tank that you might otherwise not think to ask!

I didn't even think to start a thread like that...I will have to start taking some pictures and posting the progress. Thanks for the suggestion.