QT tank requirements?

I have a 20g tank in my shed, with a brand new, but ordinary, flourescent light. I also have an extra Koralia 1 and a heater on hand. Oh, and about 15-20 lbs extra live rock as well.

Am I on my way to an acceptable QT tank, or do I have to drop some cash for a "real" light fixture?

 

For quarantining fish, you will be fine. Do not use the live rock or sand in your QT though. I would use PVC pipe fittings. Also I would use a basic power filter that you can load carbon into when you do not need to medicate to help out with toxins.

 

+1 Some great advice there.

 

Interesting ... this could be good news for me actually. And I also have an Aquaclear 110 power filter on hand.

When you say PVC fittings ... you mean to "furnish" the tank? I can see why that would be good, if that's what you mean. Sterile, and easily kept that way.

Also, since this is going to be such a spartan setup, do I really need the 20 gallon, or will a 10 suffice?

It's just for small fish, and never more than one at a time.

 

Yes the pvc fittings are just to furnish the tank. It'll provide shelter for the inhabitant(s). I "think" you may be able to use plastic aquarium decor, but pvc works just as well and is a lot cheaper. Porous materials like rocks and sand will absorb any meds you may have to use, so that's why they are not recommended. I use a 10 gallon tank as my QT, but I also only have small fish.

 

Awesome advise all around. Perfect.