QT tank questions

[Nabob89]

I'm looking to get my first clam soon, and I've been told that its best to QT them for a while before placing them in the tank. Is this totally necessary? I do have a spare 10g tank and a small powerhead/heater, but I don't have any spare lights besides the T5's on the tank. If I do need to QT it first, what should the qt tank have for equipment, and how long does it need to be in there? Thanks for any help,
Matt

[ezcompany]

http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1911

[Nabob89]

so should I just go and buy some cheap light to use while theyre in qt, or does it need something really high powered?

[ezcompany]

power compacts will be fine, though metal halides will be ideal

[Nabob89]

why does he have 2 tanks connected to each other?...can I just use one?

[ezcompany]

that just happens to be his set up. yes you can use one, np

[mbbuna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10282185#post10282185 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nabob89
why does he have 2 tanks connected to each other?...can I just use one?

yes you can use just one. i have that set up just like a sump, so i can put my skimmer, heater ect.. in it

[ezcompany]

mbbuna says he likes it simple when in fact he's complicated...:D

[mbbuna]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10282221#post10282221 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ezcompany
mbbuna says he likes it simple when in fact he's complicated...:D

:D im not complicated, im delirious:lol: Barb and i just got done collecting clownfish larva, and its 3am and i should be in bed:hmm3: