How big of a QT?

[Brandon M]

What size tank would be recommended for QT'ing and treating this fish list with hyposalinity for 6 weeks?

-2inch Blue tang
-2inch Heniochus Butterfly
-1.5inch Flame angel
-1inch Clown
-2.5inch Fairy Wrasse

I have a 20g QT already set up and running but I am not sure if it will be sufficient for this fish list...

Thanks

[bertoni]

Hmm, that's a lot of fish. What kind of filter does the tank have?

[old salty]

You could probably get away with the 20g. I have one, but only put one fish at a time in there. If you decide to use it, definately keep up on your water changes and keep an eye on your ammonia levels. If you choose to buy another tank, the larger, the better.

[Steven Pro]

Provided you have a well established/cycled biological filter, that could work, but I would feel more comfortable with a larger quarantine tank or a second one and split the fish load.

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8272699#post8272699 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bertoni
Hmm, that's a lot of fish. What kind of filter does the tank have?

It is just a basic biowheel filter...but has been up and going for over 4 months.

[bertoni]

I'd guess the filter could handle the load, if feeding is done carefully. I agree that a larger tank or an extra tank wouldn't hurt.