Quarantine fish before introducing them into your tank !

[Helloitsme]

Here's a question: Is a 10 gallon tank really big enough for a quarantine tank? I suppose it would be alright for some species, but if you bought say a group of 5 Peacocks for example wouldn't the stress level having them in a 10 gallon tank for 3 weeks do more harm than good? Just something to consider......

[djlamonica]

Here's a question: Is a 10 gallon tank really big enough for a quarantine tank? I suppose it would be alright for some species, but if you bought say a group of 5 Peacocks for example wouldn't the stress level having them in a 10 gallon tank for 3 weeks do more harm than good? Just something to consider......

Um yeah your qt tank needs to be large enough for the species and size of the fish your putting in there that is kind of a given.

[Helloitsme]

Here's a question: Is a 10 gallon tank really big enough for a quarantine tank? I suppose it would be alright for some species, but if you bought say a group of 5 Peacocks for example wouldn't the stress level having them in a 10 gallon tank for 3 weeks do more harm than good? Just something to consider......

Um yeah your qt tank needs to be large enough for the species and size of the fish your putting in there that is kind of a given.

That's what I was getting at. Everything in this thread says "10 gallon quarantine tank" and it's a Cichlid forum. That being said, I would think something along the lines of a 50 breeder would be the minimum size for Cichlid keepers.

[linuxrulesusa]

Here's a question: Is a 10 gallon tank really big enough for a quarantine tank? I suppose it would be alright for some species, but if you bought say a group of 5 Peacocks for example wouldn't the stress level having them in a 10 gallon tank for 3 weeks do more harm than good? Just something to consider......

Um yeah your qt tank needs to be large enough for the species and size of the fish your putting in there that is kind of a given.

That's what I was getting at. Everything in this thread says "10 gallon quarantine tank" and it's a Cichlid forum. That being said, I would think something along the lines of a 50 breeder would be the minimum size for Cichlid keepers.

And it's mighty hard to leave a 40 or 50 breeder sitting empty.

[Steve]

That's what I was getting at. Everything in this thread says "10 gallon quarantine tank" and it's a Cichlid forum. That being said, I would think something along the lines of a 50 breeder would be the minimum size for Cichlid keepers.

I mentioned mine was a 20L not a 10g I think the 20L is gonna be fine for most average sized/young cichlids for a few week quarantine period. Once I get the big tank I have waiting for me then I'll probably pick up an old used & abused 55g to use as a quarantine tank since I plan to do Haps in that tank.

And I say "used & abused" because like linuxrulesusa  said its hard to leave a good size tank unstocked so that way I wont be tempted to set up another good tank lol

[Helloitsme]

Here's a question: Is a 10 gallon tank really big enough for a quarantine tank? I suppose it would be alright for some species, but if you bought say a group of 5 Peacocks for example wouldn't the stress level having them in a 10 gallon tank for 3 weeks do more harm than good? Just something to consider......

Um yeah your qt tank needs to be large enough for the species and size of the fish your putting in there that is kind of a given.

That's what I was getting at. Everything in this thread says "10 gallon quarantine tank" and it's a Cichlid forum. That being said, I would think something along the lines of a 50 breeder would be the minimum size for Cichlid keepers.

And it's mighty hard to leave a 40 or 50 breeder sitting empty.

Exactly.

[Helloitsme]

That's what I was getting at. Everything in this thread says "10 gallon quarantine tank" and it's a Cichlid forum. That being said, I would think something along the lines of a 50 breeder would be the minimum size for Cichlid keepers.

I mentioned mine was a 20L not a 10g I think the 20L is gonna be fine for most average sized/young cichlids for a few week quarantine period. Once I get the big tank I have waiting for me then I'll probably pick up an old used & abused 55g to use as a quarantine tank since I plan to do Haps in that tank.

And I say "used & abused" because like  Online linuxrulesusa  said its hard to leave a good size tank unstocked so that way I wont be tempted to set up another good tank lol

I have a used 55 for sale.

[Steve]

I have a used 55 for sale.

Yeah I saw that, pretty darn good price too trust me I've been tossing around the thought of using it as my quarantine tank for the big tank and almost got a hold of you earlier today about it. You guys are bad influences you know that right  

[Helloitsme]

I have a used 55 for sale.

Yeah I saw that, pretty darn good price too trust me I've been tossing around the thought of using it as my quarantine tank for the big tank and almost got a hold of you earlier today about it. You guys are bad influences you know that right

When I joined MCAS I had 1 tank. That was about 12 or so years ago. I am down to 13 currently. I've made some great friends and learned a lot about fish in that time. I prefer to think of it as sharing the love.

[four_by_ken]

Right now, I can easily use a 10 gallon for a hospital tank.  I have a sponge filter in it and a hang on (witout carbon).  So, it has a ton of filtration to keep it super clean.

I want the smallest tank possible for a hospital tank.  That way I have to spend the minimal amount on medication... smallest water changes, smallest amount of salt to add, etc.

I may have to bump it up later when fish get bigger.  But, at that time... I hope to not have to use a hospital tank much at all.

Also... I got the 10 gallon tank with a glass top for $10 I think.  Air pump for $3.  Bought a new sponge and the hang on filter I had around the house.

I used to have 20 gallon for a hospital tank... that turned into a grow out tank.  So, I put another 20 gallon under it on the stand.  Now thats a grow out tank.  So, no more tanks that have any possibility for anything else but a hospital tank.