QT tank questions

[bsmith22]

I am at the 3 month mark on my 55 gallon DT and I am going to be setting up a QT in anticipation of getting a pair of clownfish soon.

The only fish in my DT are 2 Damsels atm.

I am a little confused as to the set-up of the QT. I understand that I need a 10 gallon tank--heater--powerhead--PVC for hiding...

What type of filter to I need?
Do I use new saltwater or water from the DT?
If I use new water, will the tank need to cycle first?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[YE||0W TA|\|G]

you can take some water out of your DT and transfer it into you QT without making any NSW. On my QT I have a aqua clear power filter with no chemical filtration because i was treating with copper, but i think a regular HOB filter will do just fine.

 

[patsfan1130]

Personally I use an aquaclear power filter more for flow than anything else. I keep a sponge in my sump at all times. this way it already has all of the beneficial bacteria needed. when I need to setup the QT I place the sponge in the PF, use 1/2 water from the DT, 1/2 freshly made. make sure it is at proper temp & PH, then drip acclimate the new arrivals and place in QT for 4 weeks.

HTH