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10-11-2004, 06:39 PM
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How to seed QT tank
How do I seed a [acronym:143d33ec92="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:143d33ec92] tank. I know this sounds like a stupid question but I'm confused. I know I can put gravel in a stocking from an established tank, but will this be enough bacteria for a couple of fish. A [acronym:143d33ec92="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:143d33ec92] 150 foam block won't fit in my Penguin 125 (I tried jamming it in there but carbon got all in the [acronym:143d33ec92="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:143d33ec92] foam). Should I put the gravel in it and cycle it with food or ammonia? Any ideas on how to seed the [acronym:143d33ec92="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:143d33ec92] would be great.
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10-11-2004, 08:41 PM
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I used some of the water from a seasoned tank, a open plastic container with gravel from another tank and a foam filter unit in the tank. Carbon in [acronym:3e7c6ad109="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:3e7c6ad109] tank will absorb meds if you have to treat the fish.
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10-11-2004, 10:40 PM
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Nevermind, I'll put the [acronym:1f0c78a72a="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:1f0c78a72a] filter on the established tank. Stupid me! Its a whisper though might be a little noisy.
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10-12-2004, 01:20 AM
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haha go figure!
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