Question about QT for SPS

[Mike de Leon]

What's the best quick way to QT sps to prevent introducing pests to main display (Ich etc.)?.

 

[SPStoner]

You essentially need a smaller version of your main tank. I use a 40 gallon tank, with MH lighting, skimmer, etc. It's set up bare bottom with good flow provided by the return pump and a few power heads. The key is observing the corals for trouble signs and taking appropriate measure if needed. I keep all new SPS corals in QT for at least 8 weeks.

You can probably get by with a 10 or 20 gallon with a h.o.t skimmer...

 

[seminolecpa]

You could also do a good manual inspection and a dip in something like tropic Marin Pro. Not as surefire safe but many people including myself do it in leiu of QT tank.

 

[Mike de Leon]

Thanks for the reply. There really isn't any shortcut in this hobby is there?
I have had a bout with Ich and lost a prized Moorish Idol and a Powder Brown. My tank (and myself) is just recovering from this bad experience. I think I will set up a quarantine just for incoming SPS.

Cheers!