Quarantine tank??? How and how big?

Redneckreef90 · Apr 14, 2016

ok guys I have a 90 gallon that will be a reef and I really want to start a quarantine tank. I have 2 options I have a 55 that I could do or a 20 tall. How much filtration and what should I put in it as far as medication. Also I know no sand but should I use a structure for the fish? How long do y'all quarantine your fish? Thanks for the help guys.
Just so y'all can see this is my current setup. The hood is something a tossed together to hold my lights until I get my hanging kit for my lights so forget it's there. LOL

M&M · Apr 14, 2016

Everything you need to know : http://reef2reef.com/threads/how-to-quarantine.189815/unread

Redneckreef90 · Apr 14, 2016

Thanks. For the link but which tank should I use?

michellejy · Apr 15, 2016

A good option would be to use the 55 as an untreated quarantine with the 20 available as an emergency hospital tank. That way you can avoid any medications that would kill the biological filter in the quarantine.

In general though, a 20-30 gallon long tank would probably be large enough for whatever will eventually go in your display tank. I am assuming you are not planning any full size angels

Redneckreef90 · Apr 15, 2016

michellejy said:
A good option would be to use the 55 as an untreated quarantine with the 20 available as an emergency hospital tank. That way you can avoid any medications that would kill the biological filter in the quarantine.

In general though, a 20-30 gallon long tank would probably be large enough for whatever will eventually go in your display tank. I am assuming you are not planning any full size angels

No I'm not. I have a flame already and don't plan on any more. I already have 6 fish in my DT and only plan to add 4 more one of will be a purple tang. I just don't know if the wife will let me do 2 more tanks, she might hang me lol. might look for a cheap 40 breeder and use it.

michellejy · Apr 15, 2016

Petco has (or recently had) their $1 per gallon sale going. Also, you wouldn't need to leave the hospital tank set up full time

Redneckreef90 · Apr 15, 2016

michellejy said:
Petco has (or recently had) their $1 per gallon sale going. Also, you wouldn't need to leave the hospital tank set up full time

Good point LOL. I still have to get her to let me do one more. Already have 2 going. I have the 90 pictures above and a 29 gallon biocube that I got for free off craigslist. The Pump was not working and the light was not working the light is trashed the power cable is been chewed through but I bought a pump for $30 and it's now running.
Here is the 29

michellejy · Apr 15, 2016

Awww...cute baby clowns. How could she resist?

Redneckreef90 · Apr 15, 2016

I don't know. Lol

Redneckreef90 · Apr 21, 2016

Got my quarantine set up today. I am using the 15. Got to put lights on it tomorrow because it has an occupant comming either tomorrow or Saturday.

Sgt Jonny · Apr 22, 2016

Here's a video on the subject. The guy also has videos on the different QT methods. He's pretty smart.

Redneckreef90 · Apr 22, 2016

Well got the lights set up and some residents are in right now.

mrtian97 · Apr 22, 2016

what type of fish is the red one?
I use basic 20 gallon with hang on back filter. and a heater for my qt. I plan to qt for abt 6 wks

Redneckreef90 · Apr 22, 2016

mrtian97 said:
what type of fish is the red one?
I use basic 20 gallon with hang on back filter. and a heater for my qt. I plan to qt for abt 6 wks

Male lyretail anthia. He actually more pink then red it's just the lights.

FishOfHex · Apr 22, 2016

Redneckreef90 said:
ok guys I have a 90 gallon that will be a reef and I really want to start a quarantine tank. I have 2 options I have a 55 that I could do or a 20 tall. How much filtration and what should I put in it as far as medication. Also I know no sand but should I use a structure for the fish? How long do y'all quarantine your fish? Thanks for the help guys.
Just so y'all can see this is my current setup. The hood is something a tossed together to hold my lights until I get my hanging kit for my lights so forget it's there. LOL

I believe you can get away with the 20 gal no problem it would really depend on how many fish you are going to qt at the same time. As for medication you shouldn't be putting any meds in unless you are treating a specific issue. I quarantine for a minimum of 4 week from the last sign of any issues. I dont use any lights, just 4 inch pvc pipe with sponge filters and a heater. You can also put in a power filter to help more some water around. Best of luck