Started TTM... now what?

[Be102]

So I started ttm and had some random questions now...

So I managed to catch clownfish #1 at around 4:30 and then managed to finally catch clown #2 at 6;30 and added him to the bucket that had a heater and an airstone. I am now curious if I go by the second fish was added or the first? Is it gonna mess my timing up that one was a little sooner than the other?

I plan on switching them over on Sunday around noon, then so forth on the timing schedule. Will this be alright? Is my timing off?

 

[EmdeReef]

You should be ok. That’s why we do several transfers just in case

 

[Be102]

If I was to go about doing some sort of chemical treatment towards the end of the ttm for safety precautions what would be the protocols?

 

[EmdeReef]

Check this post out for details on quarantine:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-current-qt-process.483371/

 

[Reefahholic]

If I was to go about doing some sort of chemical treatment towards the end of the ttm for safety precautions what would be the protocols?

I'd do it while you transfer. You'll save a lot of time and greatly increase your odds. You could use Copper or CP.

 

[Be102]

I'd do it while you transfer. You'll save a lot of time and greatly increase your odds. You could use Copper or CP.

What type of guideline would I be looking at? And which copper would be the best to order?

 

[Be102]

Fish have been doing well! Should I go about feeding them possibly before I do the next switch?

 

[mfinn]

Fish have been doing well! Should I go about feeding them possibly before I do the next switch?

I would feed them before the transfer.

 

[Be102]

So I finished my transfers a few days ago and have had my two clowns in a 10 gallon qt tank with a hob filter, sponge with biospira , carbon filter a pvc elbow and two heaters ( couldn’t keep the tank warm enough with 1.)

I haven’t seen anything that resembled ich on them so I am happy about that

I do have another question as always tho.. and this is about feeding in a qt.
With just two clowns and no sort of bottom feeders or whatnot I was wondering what everyone suggested I went about doing for feeding and or water changes. How do people do this in such a small system? Do you remove the fish for water changes and just change soon after feeding to prevent ammonia buildup?

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

So I finished my transfers a few days ago and have had my two clowns in a 10 gallon qt tank with a hob filter, sponge with biospira , carbon filter a pvc elbow and two heaters ( couldn’t keep the tank warm enough with 1.)

I haven’t seen anything that resembled ich on them so I am happy about that

I do have another question as always tho.. and this is about feeding in a qt.
With just two clowns and no sort of bottom feeders or whatnot I was wondering what everyone suggested I went about doing for feeding and or water changes. How do people do this in such a small system? Do you remove the fish for water changes and just change soon after feeding to prevent ammonia buildup?

I usually use a small net and try to scoop out any old food and detritus. I also try to do a 2G WC every third day. (I have a wrasse in a 10G qt right now)