I'm not going to use any substrate in my 15gallon QT, but just put some Eheim filter balls (from my main tank) in my internal fluval (that I use for my QT) instead of the foam that it comes with.
1. Will the filter balls in my Eheim definitely have enough bacteria in them (my display tank has fully cycled) so as to not cause any problems in the QT with ammonia/nitrite spikes etc.?
2. Will my display tank suffer because I've taken some filter media (balls) out of the filter?
3. Is there anything else I need to do with the QT after filling it with main tank water and transfering the filter balls, and running it for a day before I put a new fish in it? I've also got a powerhead, heater, and some PVC pipe (for hiding places) for the QT.
Thanks!
PS. Should I feed my fish while he's in quarantine? Just very sparingly perhaps, and make sure to remove any food that's uneaten?
I take it I can't put the Eheim balls BACK into the main tank filter when QT is complete?
1. Will the filter balls in my Eheim definitely have enough bacteria in them (my display tank has fully cycled) so as to not cause any problems in the QT with ammonia/nitrite spikes etc.?
2. Will my display tank suffer because I've taken some filter media (balls) out of the filter?
3. Is there anything else I need to do with the QT after filling it with main tank water and transfering the filter balls, and running it for a day before I put a new fish in it? I've also got a powerhead, heater, and some PVC pipe (for hiding places) for the QT.
Thanks!
PS. Should I feed my fish while he's in quarantine? Just very sparingly perhaps, and make sure to remove any food that's uneaten?
I take it I can't put the Eheim balls BACK into the main tank filter when QT is complete?