quarantine tank how big

[murtle]

How big does a quarantine tank need to be.
And if i keep sponges in main tank will that
remove the need to cycle the quarantine tank.

[InvaderJim]

I've seen some quarantine tanks as small as 10g. Some people keep sponges in the sumps of their main tanks to keep from having to re-cycle the QT.

[Liquid Hobby]

I read around 20% of the display volume, but that quickly becomes limiting with larger tanks... or such a size that it doesn't stress the fish further.

[tkeracer619]

I have a 55g qt. Its a bit large but I don't plan on using it forever as qt.

Why take the tank down after your done treating, the tank isnt diseased. I do several large water changes and run carbon to get rid of meds if any in the water.

My qt has been running for 5 months now and is now on its 3rd batch of fish. When I first set up the qt it was very unstable and I like the stability of the long running qt.

[davocean]

I like a 20 for QT
Keeps meds down
Unless you have a big fish a 20 will usually do

[tkeracer619]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8270041#post8270041 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by davocean
I like a 20 for QT
Keeps meds down
Unless you have a big fish a 20 will usually do


A 55 like mine will take a lot more salt, water, and meds. I agree with the 20 or 30 if you like larger fish.

[murtle]

Thanks

[mflamb]

What is your quarantine protocol?

[mflamb]

Well...I just found the article by Steven Pro about quarantine tanks in RK Magazine. That search function is great.