Still searching for why fish are dying

[JDT1234]

Thank you all again. I will post again in a few weeks (hopefully) when I add more fish and see how it goes.

 

[Uncle99]

Yes please let the group know, this information will help others
Good luck

 

[mako61]

Does the QT tank need to be anything more than a small tank full of water?

There are several threads on QTs. Here is my 2cents.

I think you need at least
tank - i use 20G long from petco 20 bucks
Heater - i use aqueon pro because its not easy to break ie plastic
air pump sponge filter or hang on back filter - get O2 into water

I also recommend - kinda in order or importance
$8 Seachem Ammonia Alert disk ( I dont reuse this )
2 to 4 inch PVC T and/or L - a couple hiding places for fish
tank lid + cheap led light - I use a $16 amazon led strip
cheap tiny power head - $6 from amazon its actual pretty good

Frequent water changes will prevent Ammonia. The disk is just a woops I am messing up indicator.

I had a Aquaclear HOB filter (bit pricey $50 petco) . I love it because I can run whatever I want in it . I like to have leave the sponge from filter and/or ceramic media in my sump (month at least) ready for a QT. This should prevent a cycle. Then I dont have to be as diligent about water changes. Once I use them in QT I dont put back in sump.

I spent about $110 ( including HOB filter ). You can do it cheaper if you use a simple sponge filter etc. it cost me about $15 for the alert dish, sponge, media I throw away each time I QT. I dont get fish that often so I dont keep it going. I store dry in a closet.

 

[JDT1234]

There are several threads on QTs. Here is my 2cents.

I think you need at least
tank - i use 20G long from petco 20 bucks
Heater - i use aqueon pro because its not easy to break ie plastic
air pump sponge filter or hang on back filter - get O2 into water

I also recommend - kinda in order or importance
$8 Seachem Ammonia Alert disk ( I dont reuse this )
2 to 4 inch PVC T and/or L - a couple hiding places for fish
tank lid + cheap led light - I use a $16 amazon led strip
cheap tiny power head - $6 from amazon its actual pretty good

Frequent water changes will prevent Ammonia. The disk is just a woops I am messing up indicator.

I had a Aquaclear HOB filter (bit pricey $50 petco) . I love it because I can run whatever I want in it . I like to have leave the sponge from filter and/or ceramic media in my sump (month at least) ready for a QT. This should prevent a cycle. Then I dont have to be as diligent about water changes. Once I use them in QT I dont put back in sump.

I spent about $110 ( including HOB filter ). You can do it cheaper if you use a simple sponge filter etc. it cost me about $15 for the alert dish, sponge, media I throw away each time I QT. I dont get fish that often so I dont keep it going. I store dry in a closet.

Thanks Mako.