W wooz29 Feeder Fish May 9, 2006 2 0 0 Iowa May 9, 2006 #1 I am setting up a QT tank and was wondering if it is better to not have any substrate? Opinions appreciated. Thanks!
I am setting up a QT tank and was wondering if it is better to not have any substrate? Opinions appreciated. Thanks!
Oddball Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Apr 27, 2005 22,398 2,841 9,480 67 Bama May 9, 2006 #2 I never use substrates in my different size Q tanks. Makes it easier to check for parasites in the fish's waste. Timid or light-sensitive species get clay pots for cover since I can boil the pots for the next fish.
I never use substrates in my different size Q tanks. Makes it easier to check for parasites in the fish's waste. Timid or light-sensitive species get clay pots for cover since I can boil the pots for the next fish.
softturtle Piranha MFK Member Jun 9, 2005 2,296 56 81 40 N.W. Indiana May 9, 2006 #3 That and its just a lot easier to sut up a q tank with no substrate. easier to clean too.