Frustrated! Going out to buy a Q-tank - Aquarium Advice

Tifta · 07-11-2008, 03:35 PM

Well I bought 2 fish over the fourth of July holiday, I got home today and looked into my 5 gallon planted tank, and notice that they had ich on them, not only was it on them but on both of my guppies. So now I am gonna have to raise my temperatures to get rid of it. I think I've learned my lesson, especially on my 55 gallon tank. I am going out tonight and picking up a Q-tank, and from now on I will be putting all new fish in there so I can observe them and not have them contaminate my other tanks. I guess you live and learn! On a good note, I just got my Stimulus check yesterday.

I just hope my boyfriend won't get mad at me for buying another fish tank.

I think a small 5 gallon will do.

CatatonicBug · 07-11-2008, 04:17 PM

Sorry to hear about the ick. That's a pain. If it were me, I think I'd use the existing 5g as the QT tank, and buy a much larger one to turn into a nice, big planted tank

MTS is wonderful, isn't it?!

Tifta · 07-11-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CatatonicBug

Sorry to hear about the ick. That's a pain. If it were me, I think I'd use the existing 5g as the QT tank, and buy a much larger one to turn into a nice, big planted tank

MTS is wonderful, isn't it?!

OMG, putting thoughts in my head aren't good. I might do that......

**Zagz** · 07-11-2008, 05:30 PM

I agree that is the best solution. I would keep the 5 gal as a QT and get a 75 at least for another planted tank. Quite often you can get fantastic deals on used tanks.

Tifta · 07-11-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zagz

I agree that is the best solution. I would keep the 5 gal as a QT and get a 75 at least for another planted tank. Quite often you can get fantastic deals on used tanks.

I've got a 55 gallon tank right now. If I could I would fit a 75 gallon tank in.

but I don't have the room.

CatatonicBug · 07-11-2008, 05:49 PM

The idea is to go as BIG as you can possibly go. Craigslist is a great place to find used tanks for great prices.

bs6749 · 07-19-2008, 09:56 AM

Raise the temps, make sure you have adequate aeration, and add Quick Cure...that's always worked for me. The formalin seems to do the trick rather quickly.

I'd go with at least a 10 gallon tank for a QT tank. There isn't much price difference between a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon tank pricewise but there is a huge difference when it comes to what you can put in there to begin with. Also, most meds are based on a 10 gallon tank which makes it more convenient for you to dose.

BTW, a 75 gallon tank is only 5 inches deeper than a 55...there's always room.

07-11-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
Tifta Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 239	Frustrated! Going out to buy a Q-tank Well I bought 2 fish over the fourth of July holiday, I got home today and looked into my 5 gallon planted tank, and notice that they had ich on them, not only was it on them but on both of my guppies. So now I am gonna have to raise my temperatures to get rid of it. I think I've learned my lesson, especially on my 55 gallon tank. I am going out tonight and picking up a Q-tank, and from now on I will be putting all new fish in there so I can observe them and not have them contaminate my other tanks. I guess you live and learn! On a good note, I just got my Stimulus check yesterday. I just hope my boyfriend won't get mad at me for buying another fish tank. I think a small 5 gallon will do.

07-11-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 503 Images: 6	Sorry to hear about the ick. That's a pain. If it were me, I think I'd use the existing 5g as the QT tank, and buy a much larger one to turn into a nice, big planted tank MTS is wonderful, isn't it?! __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

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Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 10,793 Images: 92	I agree that is the best solution. I would keep the 5 gal as a QT and get a 75 at least for another planted tank. Quite often you can get fantastic deals on used tanks. __________________ ------------ Anne My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

07-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#6
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 503 Images: 6	The idea is to go as BIG as you can possibly go. Craigslist is a great place to find used tanks for great prices. __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

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07-19-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
bs6749 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawton, MI Posts: 969	Raise the temps, make sure you have adequate aeration, and add Quick Cure...that's always worked for me. The formalin seems to do the trick rather quickly. I'd go with at least a 10 gallon tank for a QT tank. There isn't much price difference between a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon tank pricewise but there is a huge difference when it comes to what you can put in there to begin with. Also, most meds are based on a 10 gallon tank which makes it more convenient for you to dose. BTW, a 75 gallon tank is only 5 inches deeper than a 55...there's always room.