Could a Yellow Tang stay in a 30 gallon QT for a month

[BirkhoferFan15B]

One of my co-workers has a small Yellow Tang that he got for free and his Hippo Tang just won't have it for some reason so he said I could have this fish for free. Only problem is my 125 isn't going yet and I was wondering if anyone thought that since it's small would it be ok in my QT tank for about a month-month and a half with a 4 stripe damsel and a percula clown? Thanks for any feedback

[95Harley]

If the tank is cycled I'd say yes for 1 month but monitor your levels closely and keep a close eye out for HLLE.

[Recty]

It should be just fine in a 29g QT for a month. I've quarantined much larger fish than a small yellow tang in a 29g for 4 weeks.

[Brandon M]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14441923#post14441923 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Recty
It should be just fine in a 29g QT for a month. I've quarantined much larger fish than a small yellow tang in a 29g for 4 weeks.

Ditto, the tang should be fine if you keep the parameters in check.

[TriggersAmuck]

Hey Recty, good to meet you again. What type of filtration are you running on your QT's (ie what is your general QT philosophy)? Do you use a temp tank with frequent water changes, or a matured filter with no live rock (for adding meds), or live rock, take a chance on not having to add meds?

[Indymann99]

My YT did fine in QT for 4 weeks - 20g QT.

As stated, monitor water params and correct via water changes.

[Recty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14445529#post14445529 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TriggersAmuck
Hey Recty, good to meet you again. What type of filtration are you running on your QT's (ie what is your general QT philosophy)? Do you use a temp tank with frequent water changes, or a matured filter with no live rock (for adding meds), or live rock, take a chance on not having to add meds? I run a 29g tank normally, I've done a 55g but I didnt like it, for some reason the 29g seems about perfect unless you've got really large fish.

I usually have a bubbler (helps keep the water oxygenated which helps keep the pH high) and a powerhead and that is it, I dont use any real type of filter.

I also usually keep a bag of carbon and zeolite in there. I've been told the zeolite doesnt work well in salt water for absorbing ammonia but it does give a nice bed for bacterial growth so oh well. I think it helps a little bit ;) And the carbon helps keep the water clean.

Then, if the fish are sick, I just pull that bag out and do my treating.

I typically do 15-20% water changes every night on the tank. I feed pretty lightly in the morning or at lunch or whenever and just feed big at night, then about an hour or two later I do my water change and make sure to suck out all the uneaten food. I think it helps to feed big at night and not during the day, that way there isnt any uneaten food until the end of the day and you can just do your water change then and siphon it out. Helps with keeping ammonia down!