Hey Everyone,
So the more research I do, the more I realise it is probably wise to create a quarantine/hospital tank.
I started the hobby two weeks ago and I know have a 50 gallon Goldfish and a 63 Gallon Cichlid (yet to be stocked) either side of the TV, the wife wasn't thrilled when I mentioned I needed a 3rd tank!!!!!
So to combat this (as I don't want to waste a bullet on a QT tank when I'm eyeing up a space for a Flowerhorn tank!!!) I am going to use the cabinet of the Ciano 120 to store a small QT/Hosp tank.
I have space for a 50L x 35H x 30W so this is about 14 Gallons.
I have a few questions.
Obviously I know this isn't the ideal situation but in my mind it would be better than skipping it.
Would like to hear thoughts on whether it can work
So the more research I do, the more I realise it is probably wise to create a quarantine/hospital tank.
I started the hobby two weeks ago and I know have a 50 gallon Goldfish and a 63 Gallon Cichlid (yet to be stocked) either side of the TV, the wife wasn't thrilled when I mentioned I needed a 3rd tank!!!!!
So to combat this (as I don't want to waste a bullet on a QT tank when I'm eyeing up a space for a Flowerhorn tank!!!) I am going to use the cabinet of the Ciano 120 to store a small QT/Hosp tank.
I have space for a 50L x 35H x 30W so this is about 14 Gallons.
I have a few questions.
- Will this be ok under the display tank?
- I don't want to keep setting up and taking down the tank each time it's needed as I think this will lead to me being lazy and skipping it sometimes and adding fish straight in.
- Can I keep this tank lightly stocked so that it cycles constantly and is always ready for any impromptu purchases or accidents. These fish and small tank set up will just be at risk each time I QT.
- If keep it stocked with guppies/neon tetras or similar will they be ok with QT'ing with cichlids?
Obviously I know this isn't the ideal situation but in my mind it would be better than skipping it.
Would like to hear thoughts on whether it can work