quarantine tank

Discussion in 'Freshwater Fish Tanks' started by drewspuppet, Feb 14, 2008.

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  1. drewspuppet

    drewspuppet Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a 14 gallon tall tank that I have set up as a quarantine tank for new and sick fish. I just set it up and am using Stress Zyme. Do I need to keep fish in the tank for a while after the tank cycles? Will the bacteria colony stay with no fish for long periods?
     
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  3. Reefdiver72

    Reefdiver72 Feather Duster

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    well normally I drain the water after every use and then just fill it from my display and then change out the water from my display also.
     
  4. ReefPlayground

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    i do the same as reefdiver
     
  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Yep, just use main tank water.

    Also use for water changes in QT tank.

    Will greatly reduce stress when inhabitants moved to main tank. --- which to me is primary reason to QT fish in first place.

    Good Luck!
     
  6. drewspuppet

    drewspuppet Flamingo Tongue

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    yeah, that makes sense but what about bacteria in the filter if I want to keep new fish in there for a while?