Just a question?

[reefertanker]

If I start a QT tank without rock or sand will it still run a cycle?

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

just change the water often on a QT and you should be fine. Grab an amonnia badge to be safe.

 

[Jekyl]

Welcome. Try this link for more info

How To Set Up A Simple & Effective Quarantine Tank | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

I must really like quarantine tanks because it seems like I've set up more of them than actual fish tanks over the years. There's something about knowing you have the perfect environment to do…

reefbuilders.com

 

[Bo.]

You absolutely can, but you'll need some bacteria to get the cycle started.

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome. The introduction of ammonia will kick it off, it will be more difficult without anything to host bacteria to complete it.

Will QT only be temporary? I typically use a sponge or some sort of biological filter brought from my DT. Dont suggest using Rock or sand due to medication.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

If I start a QT tank without rock or sand will it still run a cycle?

Welcome!

Great question and enjoying reading opinions so far. Glad you joined

IMO, frequent big water changes recommended for QTs. Often there is too much food or something else going on in QT. I bought an ammonia test kit just to ensure it doesn't get out of whack between water changes (I try to change at least some every other day or so)

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Welcome

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[reefertanker]

Welcome!

Great question and enjoying reading opinions so far. Glad you joined

IMO, frequent big water changes recommended for QTs. Often there is too much food or something else going on in QT. I bought an ammonia test kit just to ensure it doesn't get out of whack between water changes (I try to change at least some every other day or so)

Thanks everyone so much! I’ll just stick with frequent water Change I’d like to start it off quick to help one of my clowns.

 

[|Frank|]

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! You'll love it here! Lots of helpful information and fun conversations!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Stuartmercer]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! If you are starting quickly, you may see some benefit from using water from your DT to fill your QT, and similarly use the water from your DT for the very frequent water changes.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Jekyl]

Thanks everyone so much! I’ll just stick with frequent water Change I’d like to start it off quick to help one of my clowns.

Get yourself some dr tims or microbacter 7. They contain the bacteria you need to process ammonia and basically skip the cycle.

 

[reefertanker]

I was going to try to avoid a cycle so that way I can get it going quickly, and possibly save a fish. It’s a 3.7 gal betta tank I made some water it’s at 1.026 and I have a small filter set up. It ran for a day now and I’m wondering if it’s ready for my fish.

parameters
Ammonia 0ppm
Nitrite 0ppm
Nitrate 20ppm
Ph 8