customdusty
03/25/2010, 06:24 PM
I posted this on another forum, but I quickly found out this would be a better place.
Basically, I need to set-up a QT system, after finally learning my lesson of not having one. My primary reason for not having one is that I don't have space to either store an extra tank and set-up when I need to, nor do I have a spot to keep an unsightly tank out of sight. I do have a couple of spaces where I can set up a small system, but it will be in rooms/areas of the house where it will be in view and absolutely can not be an eyesore. I have read the Reefkeeping Magazine article many times, and understand the basic needs of a system, but for aesthetic reasons I just can't follow the recommendations.
The purpose of this tank is to be a quarantine set-up for for not fish to go in for a couple of months to make sure they are healthy and free of disease before going to the DT. I have a good habit now of dipping corals and ensuring they are clean before entry, but they typically go directly into the DT after the dips. As a secondary role, I would consider the possibility that should I find the need to treat a sick fish - that I would do it there, since I would not be compromising the health of coral or inverts.
Basically I was considering a Nano type system 20-30 gallons, with a basic sump, skimmer set-up. More or less, I want to maintain it is a typical FOWLR tank all of the time as an established system as it serves this purpose as the gateway to the main tank.
Is this safe and can it work? Does anybody do this?
Basically, I need to set-up a QT system, after finally learning my lesson of not having one. My primary reason for not having one is that I don't have space to either store an extra tank and set-up when I need to, nor do I have a spot to keep an unsightly tank out of sight. I do have a couple of spaces where I can set up a small system, but it will be in rooms/areas of the house where it will be in view and absolutely can not be an eyesore. I have read the Reefkeeping Magazine article many times, and understand the basic needs of a system, but for aesthetic reasons I just can't follow the recommendations.
The purpose of this tank is to be a quarantine set-up for for not fish to go in for a couple of months to make sure they are healthy and free of disease before going to the DT. I have a good habit now of dipping corals and ensuring they are clean before entry, but they typically go directly into the DT after the dips. As a secondary role, I would consider the possibility that should I find the need to treat a sick fish - that I would do it there, since I would not be compromising the health of coral or inverts.
Basically I was considering a Nano type system 20-30 gallons, with a basic sump, skimmer set-up. More or less, I want to maintain it is a typical FOWLR tank all of the time as an established system as it serves this purpose as the gateway to the main tank.
Is this safe and can it work? Does anybody do this?