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11/23/2018, 11:34 PM | #2152 |
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And I meant to say self-seed not self speed (-:
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11/27/2018, 07:43 AM | #2154 |
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I have conducted a very extensive study on bacteria in bottle. Experimented with 9 major brands available in market.
Best performance i have found is Fritz TurboStart 900. It can cycle any tank as high as 8 ppm ammonia in 2-3 days at normal dose.
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12/30/2018, 02:12 AM | #2157 |
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Is it better to use a refugium setup with live rock or bioballs for a QT?
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01/13/2019, 01:41 AM | #2158 | |
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If one needs to use sand in the qt for some fish that requires it, use pure silica sand. Ceramic media does not absorb copper either.
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03/07/2019, 04:34 PM | #2159 |
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Hello, I have a 220g DT that now has to sit with just with coral for 4 to 5 months. I guess you can figure what happened to me. Yes, I am a complete "Jerk off" no need to tell me!
I am wondering. Is it crazy to use a 75g tank that I already have as a permanent QT tank? I know it will be expensive but the last fish I want to put back in my DT would be a Annularis Angel, Blonde Naso, Tomini & maybe some other medium size fish. I will quarantine those all fish as suggested 6 to 9 weeks. I will use Prazipro as you have suggested & if need be. Go to copper. |
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03/08/2019, 10:01 AM | #2161 | |
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Then again if a 75g is stupid for me to do. Let me know. Next question: Filtration I completely understand the suggestion to keep it simple but unfortunately I have a brand new “Never Used” Topfin CF100 canister filter. It has 5 media trays. I know already I have to take out the carbon out of 1 of the trays. Tray 1 is mechanical filtration. It’s just a pad Tray 2 is Plastic Bio balls (Do these need to be removed?) Tray 3 is Quartz Bio balls (Do these need to be removed?) Tray 4 is Carbon (I know that has to be removed!!) Tray 5 is a sponge. If removing things in these trays what should I replace them with or leave empty? If using this filter is not worth it let me know please!!! At this point I am ready to do what ever I have to. Thank You! |
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03/08/2019, 11:13 AM | #2162 |
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Let me ask you this... How large (in inches) are the biggest fish you are wanting to QT? Knowing that will help me advise you better.
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03/08/2019, 12:31 PM | #2163 |
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The final fish will be around 3 to 5 inches. The Angel would be the largest at 5” to 6” tops. I try to go on the smaller one so I can watch them grow. I would hope to have them long enough to maybe re-home them one day.
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03/08/2019, 01:51 PM | #2164 | |
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1. Stick with 3-5" fish and let them grow into your tank. 2. Use a 29 gallon or 40 breeder as a QT. (Petco sometimes runs a $ per gal sale on those.) Every now & then things go sideways in QT, and you need to break everything down, sterilize and start over. You don't want to have to do all that with a 75 gallon tank. Below lists everything you need to setup a QT: 1. Heater/thermometer 2. Small powerhead or air pump/air stone, for circulation & gas exchange. 3. Freshly mixed saltwater which has been fully dissolved and circulating for at least 24 hours. Alternatively, you can use DT water to fill your QT so long as you are confident that your display tank is disease-free. Do not siphon near the bottom of your DT, to prevent detritus from being transferred to the QT. Optional/recommended equipment: 1. Light (can just be a simple, one bulb fixture) 2. Hang on the back (HOB) power filter, where carbon or even a “seeded” sponge can be added 3. Egg crate (used on lighting panels), which can easily be cut with snips to build a custom top to prevent fish from jumping 4. PVC elbows used as “caves” in which the fish hide 5. Seachem Ammonia Alert badge |
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03/08/2019, 03:01 PM | #2165 |
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Ok thank you. I’m hearing you. A 75 would be a lot to strip and start over. Ok I will start looking for a 40g breeder. I think anything smaller would be really tough on those larger fish. I will definitely keep them under 5”.
How long would you QT for 6,7,8,9 weeks? I’m really not in a rush as I have to go fishless in my DT for at least 120 days. Some say 150 days. |
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1. Chloroquine phosphate 2. Copper Power + Hanna Instruments High Range Copper Checker HI702 I would also deworm using Prazipro, either before or after. |
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03/08/2019, 10:41 PM | #2167 | |
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I was going to use Prazipro right away. I know it won’t help with Ich or Velvet that’s why i will observe as long as i need to. I’m going with your recommendation with a 40g breeder. Going to pick it up tomorrow. Thanks for all your input. Please keep it coming |
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I've had a 5 gal QT set up for 3 weeks now with 2 Bangaii Cardinals which have been doing great. All water parameters are normal.
There are 2 PVC fittings for hide spots. I am wondering, is it normal for diatoms to grow on the PVC? |
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yes its normal. Diatoms are related to silicate levels in sand or salt and over time this phase will pass.
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Disappointed that this thread is only relating to fish. Where can I find guidelines on setting up a permanent coral QT?
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08/29/2019, 05:24 AM | #2172 | |
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Make sure on a coral qt you need to have all the parameters in line and lights strong enough to grow corals. I would have some egg crates or frags racks in steps from low to high light demand corals. Acceptable ranges Alk 7-11 Dkh Cal 380-440ppm Mag 1100-1700ppm Phos under 0.05 Nitrates under 10ppm Good enough flow. Dip all incoming corals in Revive. here is a little guide i did write a while back some what addressing your question http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2157531
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Is running a UV filter on a quarantine system a no no or is it beneficial to kill bacteria and other things that might be a problem?
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1. Make sure running uv wont raise temp of water. 2. run uv for few hours a day not 24/7 3. no direct exposure to fish uv will kill anything and everything passing across it, good or bad.
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