What do I need for QT/hospital tank?

[Ukreeferguy2020]

I have two small tanks in the garage which I plan to use as QT and/or hospital tanks. My question is what do I need in them?

I have bought small heaters and an air pump with air stone for each. Is that enough or do I need filters or powerheads etc?


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[ClownNut]

you need some mechanical filtration that dont absorb med.

 

[Swayze27]

I use the small hang on the back tetra filters from wal mart. You can seed the filters in your main tank to assist with adding good bacteria to a qt. If you are treating ht with meds just use the foam pad that comes with it and rinse it regularly. A small Powerhead for water movement and surface agitation is a good idea too.

 

[Ukreeferguy2020]

What do I need for QT/hospital tank?

What about one of these?

or this

Thought it would take care of the flow too.

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[Swayze27]

Not familiar with either but both appear that they would be a pain to clean

 

[Ukreeferguy2020]

They unclip quite easily and the sponges come out to clean. I come apart quite well. But is that the sort of thing you was talking about?


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[JustinM]

I use the internal filters like you posted so I can still put a top over the tank. I've lost too many fish over the years with no top.

 

[scooter31707]

Well, I went 3 months without a filter. I just had a heater and an airstone. I just kept Prime on-hand and kept up with the water changes.