Nice write up, I am a fan of a good QT system. Too much money in livestock in the DT to take a chance.
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what about tangs? Would a cp treatment be less stressful then the copper treatment? Also would you say it's better to g bigger for a QT or stick with a 40 breeder?
I will be QTing tangs(naso,clown,etc) clownfish, wrasses, long nose butterfly, and chromi. Maybe other medium smaller fishI've used CP on tangs, angels, triggers, butterflyfish, Moorish Idols, basslets, dartfish, rabbitfish, anthias, gobies, blennies, even mandarins ... all with great success. A LFS I advise uses CP on fairy/flasher wrasses and reports no ill effects. The wrasses I had trouble with were several sixlines and a melanurus. All stopped eating and died within a week into treatment.
There are pros & cons of small QT vs. large QT. A small QT is easier to setup/break down, do large WCs to control ammonia, and cheaper to medicate. However, a large QT affords more stable water parameters, and is less stressful if you are QT'ing larger fish or fish that need more swimming room like tangs. What kind of fish are you looking to QT?
I will be QTing tangs(naso,clown,etc) clownfish, wrasses, long nose butterfly, and chromi. Maybe other medium smaller fish
I guess my biggest fear going into the unknown, is what besides ammonia should you be looking for to make sure the water is not toxic? I guess I am just worried because I just put 160 dollars worth of fish in my QT and I just lost over 300 in fish in my DT due to Ich( my confidence in my ability to keep fish alive is wavering). The QT section I have been studying and researching in an attempt to rid my DT of ich for good.
@<a href="https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member.php?u=50273" target="_blank">A_CoupleClowns</a> If you haven't opened them already, I would opt for the Aquaclear 70 HOB over the Aquaclear 50 for a 40 breeder QT with tangs in it. As I'm sure you know, tangs are pooping machines. Also, you'll want to add Dr Tims or Bio spira <em><strong>before</strong></em> adding any medications to the water. Turn off the HOB, and pour the nitrifying bacteria over the foam insert while it's inside the HOB (with just a small amount of tank water covering it.) Let it sit for an hour or so, for the bacteria to settle before turning the HOB back on. Do not use any medications for the first few days in order to allow time for the bacteria to begin colonizing inside the foam. <br>
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You are going to need some serious flow to accommodate the Acanthurus (Powder Blue/Brown, Achilles) tangs, as those are often collected in crest zones where oxygen levels are high. I would make sure the powerfilter is breaking the surface of the water, and also point a powerhead or two towards the surface in order to increase gas exchange. Have plenty of PVC elbows in QT and be prepared to move the tangs around if aggression starts.<br>
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May I ask what size DT all these tangs are ultimately going in? Unless it's a very large system or you have multiple tanks, you are asking for a massacre to happen mixing that many tangs. Acanthurus are notorious for being intolerant of other tangs, especially ones of the same genus. Unless all housed together in a 240+ gal tank. And even that may not be big enough long-term. <img src="https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/images/smilies/cutemoticons/cutemoticons/squigglemouth.png" border="0" alt="" title="Squigglemouth" smilieid="386" class="inlineimg">
I think we will be prophylactically treating. Mostly because tangs are so often carriers of ich. Any tips for treating? We plan on getting the fish eating for a few days before starting any type of medication.
What quarantine methods do you recommend for fairy wrasses?
Treating with prazipro in QT I knw you should remove the carbon but what about the sponge in the HOB filter... Should that be removed as well n leave the filter empty?
So I'm starting prazipro for sure today even tho I've had my fish for over a week and he seems fine but my 10 gallon tank still has an ammonia level of 0.25 n nitrite level of 0.25. I'm about to do a 40% water change can I add prime along with prazipro? I also added stress coat already since I use tap water.