quarantine tank

[gulperfan220]

I would like to start a 5 gallon quarantine tank but do not want run it continuously what is best way to get one going would like use it if I want to stock more fish in my main tank

 

[Gill Blue]

the best way I've found is to not run one. have extra media in the filter or hidden in the tank that you can pull out and set up in a tank when needed. have a spare heater, air pump, and filter standing by.

 

[calichai]

the best way I've found is to not run one. have extra media in the filter or hidden in the tank that you can pull out and set up in a tank when needed. have a spare heater, air pump, and filter standing by.

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I keep a couple sponge filters in all my tanks. When I need to quarantine I use some tank water add heater and use sponge filters(placed in qt when the tank temps match). Also sponges are my back up. In case of power outage I have a few battery operated pumps. Cheers!


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[rodger]

I keep ten sponge filters in my sump. Maybe more? They are also ready if there is a power outage. 12V inverter runs a big air pump if needed.

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[xraycer]

the best way I've found is to not run one. have extra media in the filter or hidden in the tank that you can pull out and set up in a tank when needed. have a spare heater, air pump, and filter standing by.

+1. My tanks all have a lot of extra ceramic media and I just grab a bunch of it and throw it into my Marineland HOT filter and I have an instant QT/sick tank with my spare 30gal