QT TANK Aka Cast-A-Reefpital

REEFer86 · Aug 23, 2019

Ok so I started with a Fluval Evo 13 gal 6 lbs of live rock and 20lbs of live sand as a impulse buy/YOLO mindset. Took the tank out the box and all the goodies inside and put it together. Was happy. After extensive research said hmmmm nah need a bigger tank and here I am now. Decided to utilize it as QT tank.

What should be on my shopping list!? I already have one put together but just want others thoughts as to what they would do and what they would buy.

Thanks everyone!

Hitman · Aug 23, 2019

It all depends on space allowed for a tank, budget, type of fish you hope to have, strength of your floor, are you looking to stay with a all in one tank or separate tank/sump set up, etc.
I’m one of those bigger is easier type of people in this hobby, but with that said I’m looking at a all in one IM Nuvo 40 for the kids to learn on.

Bryson.bobby · Aug 23, 2019

I would recommend either a 40 b or 75 gal for a first large tank. I like my 55, but I wish it was wider

juanrmattos · Aug 23, 2019

How about a frag tank?...

REEFer86 · Aug 23, 2019

Thanks all! Haha but I guess I suck at story telling. I did end up going bigger to a 40 gal which I have a member tank thread going. But I had originally bought a 13 gal which I am going to utilize as a Quarantine tank. Would it be the same process as setting up Reef Tank? It’s just used as a tank for treatment?

Hitman · Aug 23, 2019

REEFer86 said:
Thanks all! Haha but I guess I suck at story telling. I did end up going bigger to a 40 gal which I have a member tank thread going. But I had originally bought a 13 gal which I am going to utilize as a Quarantine tank. Would it be the same process as setting up Reef Tank? It’s just used as a tank for treatment?

Yes and no. You do everything the same but no sand, rock, decorations, etc. all these things can and will absorb medications. For a QT tank you just have the bear essentials Heater, air stone/sponge filter, maybe a powerhead, etc. no light as light can neutralize some meds like CP. Basically if you can’t wash it with a bleach mixture after each round of QTing fish don’t put it in the tank.

REEFer86 · Aug 23, 2019

Hitman said:
Yes and no. You do everything the same but no sand, rock, decorations, etc. all these things can and will absorb medications. For a QT tank you just have the bear essentials Heater, air stone/sponge filter, maybe a powerhead, etc. no light as light can neutralize some meds like CP. Basically if you can’t wash it with a bleach mixture after each round of QTing fish don’t put it in the tank.

Ty!