QT set up - What do you use

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Fbonneville

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I've not found it if this has already been done but what would you recommend to someone to have a QT? A 10 gallon with biowheel and lighting? A tupperware tub? How often do you change the water? Does it matter if you have it cycled?

I'm researching how to best set up a QT, economically and functionally and any input is appreciated.
 
Depends on what the purpose is, at least IMO. I would never suggest someone set up a tank and add fish without cycling, but in an emergency 'hospital' tank where a disease is being treated, daily water changes are pretty much a necessity. So, if you're setting up to treat a disease, I don't see a need to cycle since you're going to be doing daily water changes anyways. That's my take on it.
 
Thanks MFD,

What about a QT for bringing home new fish and possibly plants?
 
I dont qt plants. I know some people do, but I just rinse them off real good and acclimate them to the tank.

As far as a qt for new arrivals, you definitely want a cycled tank for that. Running a small filter on your main tank, or having a filter that you can pull some media out of will work good for that. No need doing the whole fishless cycle route. I know some people run a small HOB on one of their tanks so that if the need arises, they just set up the qt, add the filter, then bring home their new fish.
 
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