McPuff
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I use a 20 gal for my QT but only fill it to 16 gal. It has worked very well for everything. I have live rock in there and when the fish get to QT (from TTM) they begin to act MUCH more comfortable. Begin to show their real personalities. Also change about 4 gal water per week and rinse out the filter pad (over the back filter). I put card stock on the bottom of the tank and keep forgetting to block the sides and back... but it really does make a difference. Should just paint the sides, back, and bottom to make the fish more comfortable. I will certainly do this after this current round of fish are moved into the DT.
I agree with the other posters... have to take both fish through TTM, then put them into the QT and treat with prazipro, metronidazole, and kanaplex (my drugs of choice). TTM is 12 days and the most "intensive" part of the process (though it's quite easy). Then I do QT for a month or longer if the fish needs to grow or just become more comfortable. After that I may also do an acclimation box within the DT (depends on the fish).
All of this can be done with DIY equipment (but not DIY drugs) so it won't be too expensive. For example, I made a DIY acclimation box out of a spare acrylic aquarium lid... it was essentially free. It's also bigger than the ones you buy for $50 or more. Super easy.
I agree with the other posters... have to take both fish through TTM, then put them into the QT and treat with prazipro, metronidazole, and kanaplex (my drugs of choice). TTM is 12 days and the most "intensive" part of the process (though it's quite easy). Then I do QT for a month or longer if the fish needs to grow or just become more comfortable. After that I may also do an acclimation box within the DT (depends on the fish).
All of this can be done with DIY equipment (but not DIY drugs) so it won't be too expensive. For example, I made a DIY acclimation box out of a spare acrylic aquarium lid... it was essentially free. It's also bigger than the ones you buy for $50 or more. Super easy.
