First qt setup question

ethuman · 01/06/2018, 09:42 PM

I ordered some fish online for the first time and up to this point I haven’t done any qt. I know the equipment i need but am just looking for a little clarification. I plan on observation for a couple weeks then doing TTM as a precaution. I have 2 10 gallon tanks i will be using for TTM and am planning on doing to every other day for 14 days. Can i use water from my DT for my qt water or does it need to be new salt water?

Uncle99 · 01/06/2018, 09:47 PM

You can use water from your DT for your QT, just never in reverse.

allendehl · 01/07/2018, 06:33 AM

I'd invert the cycle. If your fish come with ich you'll infect your QT. I personally do tm first.
Also the transfer doesn't need to be every couple of days, you can do it but not necessary. Read the sticky post about ttm at the top of the page. Very informative.

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Dmorty217 · 01/07/2018, 10:07 AM

Assuming the DT water is disease free, you can use it

ethuman · 01/07/2018, 01:34 PM

I am setting up this qt specifically for these fish. Nothing else will be with them or added thats why i was going to try and make sure they are feeding ok first before starting TTM. My DT is disease free as far as i know. I haven’t had any issues pop up or anything die in over a year so I’m not worried about adding anything to QT

hkgar · 01/08/2018, 02:27 PM

Personally I would use new water. If you are going to take 10 gallons every day from your DT wyou will be making that water any way so use the new and be sure it is desease free. You can go up to but no more than 72 hours between transfers. I do TTM with PaziPro and 2nd and 4th transfers.

homer1475 · 01/08/2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hkgar

Personally I would use new water. If you are going to take 10 gallons every day from your DT wyou will be making that water any way so use the new and be sure it is desease free. You can go up to but no more than 72 hours between transfers. I do TTM with PaziPro and 2nd and 4th transfers.

+1

Same exact way I do it.

01/06/2018, 09:42 PM	#1
ethuman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 194	First qt setup question I ordered some fish online for the first time and up to this point I haven’t done any qt. I know the equipment i need but am just looking for a little clarification. I plan on observation for a couple weeks then doing TTM as a precaution. I have 2 10 gallon tanks i will be using for TTM and am planning on doing to every other day for 14 days. Can i use water from my DT for my qt water or does it need to be new salt water?

01/07/2018, 06:33 AM	#3
allendehl Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 692	I'd invert the cycle. If your fish come with ich you'll infect your QT. I personally do tm first. Also the transfer doesn't need to be every couple of days, you can do it but not necessary. Read the sticky post about ttm at the top of the page. Very informative. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk __________________ [Newbie here so please take my opinions carefully] Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350 (72G) \| Jebao DCT 4000 (1056 GPH Max) \| Reef Octopus 152-S \| 2 X Jebao PP8 (2100 GPH Max)

01/07/2018, 10:07 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Assuming the DT water is disease free, you can use it __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

01/08/2018, 02:27 PM	#6
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Personally I would use new water. If you are going to take 10 gallons every day from your DT wyou will be making that water any way so use the new and be sure it is desease free. You can go up to but no more than 72 hours between transfers. I do TTM with PaziPro and 2nd and 4th transfers. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

01/06/2018, 09:47 PM	#2
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	You can use water from your DT for your QT, just never in reverse.

01/07/2018, 01:34 PM	#5
ethuman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 194	I am setting up this qt specifically for these fish. Nothing else will be with them or added thats why i was going to try and make sure they are feeding ok first before starting TTM. My DT is disease free as far as i know. I haven’t had any issues pop up or anything die in over a year so I’m not worried about adding anything to QT