quartine tank question

[rodney10954]

I just set one up and i have a bala shark in there and im treating with melafix i put some gravel from my big tank but the meds say take out the carbon so i dont really have any bacteria in there other than the bit of gravel
the melafix says do a water change after a week
so im wondering if the bala will be ok
if the amonia will get to high

 

[Allivymar]

Its more important to keep the ammonia levels down. Do the changes (if needed) before adding more Melafix.

 

[Terry]

Can i ask why the bala is in QT, is it a fish from your other tank or is it a new addition.
I gather you are treating him for open wound or fin damage etc...

I am asking out of curiosity, not really for any main reason. Basically Allivymar will put you on the right road when it comes to your water.