q tank.. sand or no sand? (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

For an ongoing quarantine tank,... would you guys recommend that the tank have sand or NO sand in it?

I have a 29g with an eclipse lid that I use as a q tank.. I keep the thing running all the time, even if I have no fish to quar. but Im moving it right now and have the opportunity to take the sand OUT of it and wondering if I should.

Thanks,

 

[Guest]

No sand. You want your QT to be easy to siphon free of detritus. Also, the sand will absorb certain medicines (like copper) and make it hard to treat any sick fish.

 

[Guest]

sounds cool, thanks!

 

[Guest]

just use some PVC pieces for the fish to hide in so they don't stress as much.

 

[Guest]

k sounds cool..
Im thinking of adding a pair of clowns to my tank soon, so was setting the q tank back up.. Ive learned my lesson on THAT one...