QT question?

[casshoward]

I have an Eclipse 12 bowfront set-up as my QT tank. It was established and cycled with BioSpira. It has been empty (no waste production) for 3 weeks.

What do you do, if anything, to keep the bacteria "fed"? Should I "feed" the tank periodically? I really don't want to sacrifice in it just to maintain a healthy bacteria load, but I do want a quick place for a sick fish if needed (i.e. Kole or Powder Blue tangs).

Any suggestions?

 

[casshoward]

oopps!

oopps!

That should read, I really did not want to sacrafice a "fish" in it to keep the bacteria healthy!

 

[bshumake]

Ideally QT tanks are only set up when needed and are "sterile" so they can be disinfected once convalesence is over. So you should have no substrate, no decoration, nothing for bacteria to house in or anything really. Just some places to hide and a filter.

 

[casshoward]

Thanks Mr. Prez. That makes my life (less maintenance) much easier!

P.S. See PM regarding salt order.

Cass