Minimum QT Specs

[Ross B Reef'n]

I've just started demolition for my new aquarium project. My initial design was space limiting, but I've decided it will be best to turn the back of the house into a fully accessible room. This extra space will allow for me to setup a QT tank. I've never had one before. I've had a spare 10g in case of emergencies, but never a full setup.

So my question is... what would be considered an "okay" QT setup? I've been eyeing this 55 gal starter kit from petsmart:

https://www.petsmart.com/fish/tanks...s-aquarium-starter-kit-40713.html?cgid=300129

I'm thinking it should be at least 55 gallons because we would really like to have a blonde naso tang. I'd feel like a monster putting him in anything smaller for any period of time.

Would a HOB filter be sufficient with LR? Maybe a nano skimmer? I would also add a power head, and lighting (for coral).

I'm already pushing "setup" budget with the display tank, but can convince my wife of what's "necessary"

My build thread:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ross-b-reefn-170-gallon.591540/#post-6078874

 

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[Ross B Reef'n]

I've watched this video from BRS at least 10 times today, and it's really made me reconsider how invested I need to be in a quarantine tank:


I've decided to do two QT tanks. One for frags, and one for fishies. Both will have a heavier investment.

 

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I've watched this video from BRS at least 10 times today, and it's really made me reconsider how invested I need to be in a quarantine tank:


I've decided to do two QT tanks. One for frags, and one for fishies. Both will have a heavier investment.

You may want more. People also have them for inverts, and multiple fish QT let you add multiple fish. Usually people will QT fish from the same source together, but if you add new fish to tour QT a week in you reset the clock.

I like 20L for size, but you if you can squeeze a 40B for larger fish it wouldn't hurt.

You can also use muscle rack or similar to easily have multiple.

Here's 2 of mine complete with tubs as ATO reservoirs.

The only negative I can think of is proximity of the tanks in case of spread, but I'd think that is pretty remote.

 

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I don't keep my QT running all the time. So for me, I use a 20 long or 10 gallon. Cheapy hob filter, and sponges in my sump for bacteria. I toss them in the trash when the fish move. Live rock, or rubble can leach and absorb copper, so I dont use any of it. A bigger qt is nice, but it will require more medicine to get it to levels, so take that into consideration.

I tend to buy a bunch of fish at once and qt them all together. Then break it all down and put it in my garage. I don't see myself doing 1 or 2 fish at a time. It is too much work for me.
Dan

 

[ca1ore]

I run two QT tanks - a 20L for fish that is setup as needed and a 29 mini-reef analog for inverts (or occasionally really tricky fish). Both suffice 99% of the time, even for a moderately sixed naso tang. I suppose if you were acquiring a larger naso that might be problematic, but small ones 'last' longer.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

I may even do 2 additional tanks dedicated for dipping, as in the BRS video. Out display tank is going to be a a centerpiece of our home, so I need to take every step necessary to make it a pleasant sight, instead of unsightly!