Quarantine Tank

[hfabs]

HiHi and Happy CNY to All

I intend to set up a small quarantine tank (43cm (16.9 inches) x 26cm (10.25 inches) x 22.4cm (8.75 inches); 23 litres) and it comes with filtration and light. It is strictly a quarantine tank for new stocks and sick fish, what are the bare essentials do I need for a quarantine tank? any advice is most appreciated.

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[yikai]

you will need something to keep temperature cool. a fan will work.

also you will need to do regular water changes to keep ammonia levels low.

medication incase fishes develop disease.

[hfabs]

Thanks Lemon....do I need to let the water mature or something? I have topped it up with treated sea water and the tank is bare except for the filter system. I think I will take the lights of. Thanks : )

[yikai]

don't need lights.

as for letting the water mature, yes.

you can choose to cycle or not. it's up to you. there's two schools of thoughts here. a cycled well condition quarantine tank, or a non cycled one that keeps the water clean with regular water changes and regular tests for ammonia.

a quarantine tank is very good for getting your fishes well acclimated and feeding and gaining strength before it enters the busy display tank, and for treating diseases.

[hfabs]

Thanks Lemon. Can I also seek your advice on preparing my own water change. I used to get treated sea water but I now intend to mix sea salt. I am using Tropic Marine Salt and I am adding a bit by a bit to attain close to 1.023 salinity...how abt the PH, it is now at 9.4? what can be done to lower it to 8.2-8.4?

Many thanks : )

[FuEl]

A pail works just as well. Just an airstone + daily 100% water changes. The volume you add in the pail is up to you depending on the size of the fish. If the fish is bigger, just perform more regular water changes and top up medication if need be.

[Morpheous]

Its good to have some filtration media(not wool) and have it cycled. Should your q. fishes are bigger ones like tangs and angel fishes, it will save u the headache of worrying abt ammonia poisoning.