INvertebrate Quarantine

[Nathan Milender]

I am looking to start a 125 gallon. I have a QT cycling for fish where I plan to pre-treat with copper. I am trying to figure out what I need to do for Inverts and coral. Looking for rec'd for QT for a few corals and the various inverts to do what looks to be observation after dip. How extravagant does this need to be? What is rec'd for size, filtration, light (do I really need a full set?)? Is there a way to do this that does not break the bank?

 

[James M]

Dollar per gallon sale
HOB filter
Which lighting you Prefer
Power head

 

[HotRocks]

I simply used Rubbermaid bins on floor. Cheap black box light suspended over the bins from ceiling. Pump and Heater. Here is an article that may help you with QT for coral and inverts.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/coral-invert-quarantine-time-frames.334584/

 

[Nathan Milender]

That is a decent article. I have wondered about using rubbermaids as cheap tanks and for sumps. What is a cheap black box light? Just a generic grow light? Are they enough to keep the corals going in general or are they hit or miss as you do not know the spectrum ( I realize the crustaceans don't care).