qt question

[bfin3]

I just set up my first qt tank ever. I've had the filter pad for the hob sitting in the sump of another tank for almost 2 weeks. Is that going to be enough to prevent a Huge ammonia spike?

[hkgar]

I have always used a sponge from the aquaclear hob I use by setting it in my DT sump for a couple of weeks. Works just fine and I think the filter pad should also work.

Get an ammonia indicator to hang in the tank just in case.

[JMorris271]

I have always used a sponge from the aquaclear hob I use by setting it in my DT sump for a couple of weeks. Works just fine and I think the filter pad should also work.

Get an ammonia indicator to hang in the tank just in case.

Piggieback please.

What do those that don't have access another aquarium do

[hkgar]

Piggieback please.

What do those that don't have access another aquarium do

Cycle the QT

[Indymann99]

I would suggest you search on QT lots of good reading.

Many options
1. Cycled QT
2. non-cycled (will need frequent WC to keep Ammonia down)
3. Tank Transfer method

+1 on the ammonia badge - easy indicator and keep you from having to test 2x per day.

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