Do I keep my hospital/QT tank running?

[Ukreeferguy2020]

I have just set up two small aquariums in the garage to act as QT or hospital tanks as and when I need them. I have some. Basic lights, an air pump going to each and a heater in each.

Firstly do in need anything else, and secondly should I keep it all going all the time even when nothing is in it? I'm thinking about the lose of money/energy. They are only small and could be heated up in no time if needed but wondered what people suggested.


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[divetoday]

I keep mine running. Much better to have a cycled tank ready if the need arises, IMHO.


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[Ukreeferguy2020]

Do I need anything else in there? Will an air pump dripping bubbles out of a tube be ok or should it be an aerator stone?


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[Breadman03]

I keep a running QT so that I can put new fish into an established tank with pods and algae. It's really just so that they get eating and I can observe for potential issues. Treatment occurs in temporary 10 gallon tanks.