I saved some of my monsters with my hospital/quarantine tank, I would never go without one anymore. If you value your fish, it's well worth it. I would not put substrate in there tho, like zoodiver said substrate can house parasites so you would have to use new substrate every time.
quarantine tank?
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I don't use any substrate in my qt tanks. Certain parasites (like ick) spend some part of their life cycle in/on substrate. It is easier to remove some of the parasites from a bare bottom tank with water changes. Some medications will also bind with certain types of substrate too, making them less effective. I also paint the bottom glass black with spray paint. Plastic plants and pvc pipes make good cover for the fish while in qt.
