QT Filter

[Cynic]

Hi all,

Looking at seeding a sponge filter for a QT tank when required. The filter has been running for two weeks but I wondered if it was necessary to keep the filter running past this point? Or can it just sit there in the tank quiet till it is required?

Cheers in advance

 

[jcolon]

For a medical QT, I'd say don't bother with a filter since constant PWC's are usually required so ammo probably will not build up much. An air stone should do.

For new stock QT, you could run a smaller second filter on your main tank that can then go to your QT

 

[Cynic]

For a medical QT, I'd say don't bother with a filter since constant PWC's are usually required so ammo probably will not build up much. An air stone should do.

For new stock QT, you could run a smaller second filter on your main tank that can then go to your QT

Thanks for the reply
The sponge filter is currently being run on a main tank, does the filter need to be on in order for the bacteria to build up or can I just leave it off?