Hi Im thinking of setting up a QT tank, sick of getting sick fish from my LFS, So If you would be kind to know what the very least size I would need ( very little room), And what else Filter heater Etc. Thanks people.
Minimum Size For Qt Tank.
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Mikaila31
Always Watching
There isn't a set standard. IMO it just has to be big enough to house the fish temporarily. I would go with the biggest you can get, simply because I find it hard to keep little tanks. Bare bottom will reduce maintainace, a simple non submersible heater will do, and a sponge filter.
It really all depends on what you think are going to be the biggest fish being quarantined/hospitalized. If you only own guppies for example, and are going to stick to similar sized fish, a 5-10 gallon would suffice. If you are setting something up for example a tank full of large Cichlids you would definitely need to go for something bigger.
As for equipment, all that is needed is a simple sponge filter, and a simple heater (correct wattage for tank size.)
kribensis12
I know where you live
^ then a 10g
ALEXF
Fish Addict
Looking at your fish in your signiture, you might want to have a slightly bigger one for the angels, and kissing gouramis as they get a decent size.
kribensis12
I know where you live
Looking at the signature in your post, you really need to consider getting rid of the shark and the silver dollars. Other than that, you should be fine.
Just so you know, the Kissing Gourami are going to get to be 9 or 10 inches once fully grown.
For those fish you have listed (excluding the Kissing Gourami) a tank of 15-20 gallons should do the trick.
LosC519
Fish Crazy
Try buying from a reputable lfs that quarantines their fish before introducing them to the tanks
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