Quarantine tank

[Jennet]

Before I get the fish, I feel I need to set up a quarantine tank. What do people think of this below - hopefully the descriptions will copy in here to save multiple visits to Amazon.

Diversa Aquarium Professional Fish Tank - Real Glass, Standard Rectangle AQUARIUM ONLY - 25L (40x25x25cm) : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

Lid – cover most of it with plastic

Dnoifne 8 Pack Clear Acrylic Aquarium Cover with Clips - Ventilated Tank Lid Hood, Customisable Fish Tank Top Panel for Breeder Setups : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
(Bit like egg crate, that is easily cut - I will cover a fair amount of it with plastic)

Filter

allpondsolutions Fish Tank Filter, 600IF Internal Aquarium Water Filter for Small Coldwater or Tropical Aquariums for Tanks Up to 110 Litres – Include Spray Bar and Venturi to add Oxygen : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies

Light

SEAOURA Submersible Aquarium Light for Fish Tank, Auto On Off Timer 18CM | Led Aquarium Plant Light for Freshwater, 10 Brightness, Full Spectrum, Daylight, Moonlight, W/R/G/B/ LEDs : Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies
(Already have one of these in my tank, so know how to set it)


Already have a spare aquarium heater, just need to check it works.

 

[MattW]

Do you have existing fish in a tank that the new fish are going into? All the linked items look good to me . If you want to save a bit of money, a light isn't the most needed thing in a Q tank, imo. Heater, filter, and tank are all I need

 

[Jennet]

No, currently have no fish, but will prioritise getting a quarantine tank after I get some fish (that is after I have MOT'd my car
I could always run out and get a plastic box at a pinch I suppose.

 

[MattW]

If you're getting a brand-new tank and fish, there is no need for a separate quarantine tank. That tank and its inhabitants will go through the quarantine process anyway . Obviously, cycling the aquarium is the priority, which can be done before or during the addition of fish that's up to you. There is a place down in Kent that actually sells beneficial bacteria 'soup' and mature filters to jump-start the cycling process.

Nitrico - The Trop Company

Tropical fish delivered to your door with a 7 day guarantee!

www.tropco.co.uk

Also a great guide if you need.

Cycle Your Tank! A Complete Guide For Beginners

Fishless cycling https://www.fishforums.net/threads/cycling-your-new-fresh-water-tank-read-this-first.421488/ Silent or plant cycling https://www.fishforums.net/threads/planted-silent-cycling.470400/ Fish-in cycling...

www.fishforums.net

Best of luck with the MOT

 

[bgarthe]

Looks good, but I really think you would be happier with a HOB filter such as a Fluval AC 20. Mine in my 5.5g QT does great.

 

[fishorama]

Brava! For thinking of protecting your new fish with a QT. But I agree with MattW, it's not needed until after you cycle your tank, add 1st fish...& want to add more. That's when you'll need a QT. It can be a tub or a glass or plastic aquarium. I like to QT for 6 weeks of health before adding new fish. Any disease or parasite can be treated in QT, then the clock starts over once they're healthy.

I forget what size your show tank will be, but I've never had a QT less than 10g (sorry can't do metric math ATM, lol).

edit: If you want say, 8-12 of a shoaling species & all the fish in the local shop tank look good, buy them all at 1 time. If your tank is properly cycled that should be fine. It's each time you add new fish (same species or new) that you want to QT. 4-6 of a species at a time you'd like more of & then you have to QT each new addition. That's slow & frustrating, & may expose new diseases every time.

 

[Back in the fold]

Having a quarantine aquarium is an excuse , albeit a very good excuse , to have another aquarium . Quit wasting time and set up at least six more .

 

[bgarthe]

I am running two QTs….10g and 5.5g currently which I keep going 24/7. Used to run a 20g too. A 5.5g will QT nano fish nicely. My 8 green neons among others through time have gone through a 5.5g QT just fine. It depends on the numbers and sizes of fish being QTed. When I had discus, my two QTs were 20g and 35ish g.

And….I will “second” the comment by Fishorama regarding your thinking/planning for QTs. They are, imho, super important in this hobby.

 

[Jennet]

Thanks all for your replies, also for the links MattW.
I have a 4 year old Autistic/ADHD grandson who stays with me most Friday eve till Monday morning to give my daughter a break. Therefore I have to have things that are out of his reach.
My 80l tank is currently set up on top of a coffee table which has a wooden vivarium on it to keep the top of it inaccessible to him. He keeps going up to it and saying 'no fish' and comments on the 'seaweed' and wood, however, once fish go in there I am going to be in for a few really trying weekends when we are most likely to have a few run ins!
I have put a lock high up on my lounge door so I can close the room off to him if I need to. This will be the ultimate reason I know I will win the tussle. However, we will see.