Help, QT setup question

IHaveCrabs

IHaveCrabs

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I have the following fish coming in tomorrow and am setting up a 20g long tank as my QT. Any concerns with keeping these fish (especially the tang) in the tank for copper treatment and to release them into the main tank a few days later?

Any recommendations for a first time QT?

Is a 20long tank OK to sit on a stand where the short edges will overhang without support?

-blonde naso tang (medium)
-magnificent Foxface (small-med)
-mandarin dragonet
-Anthias Dispar
-Two Goby Halftail

Thanks everyone!
 
i would be concern with ammonia in this tank and only keeping in copper for few days then to dt . (imo pointless to put fish thru a couple day treatment)just me but would prolly be better off watching fish for a while first the treating as needed. ammonia will likely be your main concern in this quick set up qt with fish you will be trying to get to eat .also add pvc in there to give hiding spaces. good luck !
 
IHaveCrabs said:
I have the following fish coming in tomorrow and am setting up a 20g long tank as my QT. Any concerns with keeping these fish (especially the tang) in the tank for copper treatment and to release them into the main tank a few days later?

Any recommendations for a first time QT?

Is a 20long tank OK to sit on a stand where the short edges will overhang without support?

-blonde naso tang (medium)
-magnificent Foxface (small-med)
-mandarin dragonet
-Anthias Dispar
-Two Goby Halftail

Thanks everyone!
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It's in my opinion that you are adding far too many fish into the QT. With a few issues.

1) You are treating before you know if anything is wrong. Copper is very strong and can have serious effects if not properly used.
2) You are adding so many fish into one QT that will have ammonia spikes from day one and only get worst.
3) Water changes are likely to cause more stress, and the amount of changes needed to keep up with that many fish will just add to the troubles.
4) So many fish of varying sizes is also bound to cause serious stress.

Keep in mind, it is going to be very important to make sure everyone eats. That is going to be hard to do with so many fish stressed out due to medications, sizing, and condition changes happening far too often.

If it is possible, I'd highly recommend another tank and if possible two.

In addition, IIRC the mandarin is more sensitive to copper, has special requirements for it's diet, and is a super passive fish.

Again, this is all just my opinion.

Good luck!
 
Gary said:
It's in my opinion that you are adding far too many fish into the QT.
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Thanks for the info and opinion. Should I take a risk and add all but the tang to the DT since the tang is highest risk of certain diseases and the most easily stressed?
 
IHaveCrabs said:
Thanks for the info and opinion. Should I take a risk and add all but the tang to the DT since the tang is highest risk of certain diseases and the most easily stressed?
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I wouldn't. I'd ask if anyone has some tanks you can barrow.
 
Insane coral had too good a deal on fish to pass up. The wrong way to do things but I got all the above mentioned fish for the price of the magnificent Foxface.
 
A 20g is far to small for all of these fish to be put in for a qt treatment. As mentioned above, ammonia, and stress will likely do these fish in. I would see about getting another tank or two to use, or keep 1-2 of these fish, and maybe rehome the rest. I would not risk adding any of these fish to a display tank, with the exception of a fo tank, before a proper qt has been done. I copper every fish, even the sensitive ones, and haven't had an issue. Remember, what works for some, may not work, or be a viable option for others. Research, and I'm sure you'll make the right decision. Gl!
 
I think another tank is what I need to do. Thanks everyone for keeping me on the straight and narrow! As always, this is a great group to reach out to.
 
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