How do water change your QT?

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  1. ts383

    ts383 Astrea Snail

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    I'm setting up a 20 gal QT to go with my 55 gal main tank, and have a question regarding water changes:

    (for reference, I was going to pilfer a piece of my LR from my main tank to "seed" the QT).


    How often do you do water changes in your QT if there's nothing living in it? (aside from the rock, of course)

    Does water that's being filtered / heated "go bad" after a time?
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Interesting. I would say a 10% every week or two wouldnt hurt ;)
     
  4. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    I think you should treat your QT like your MT because QT is suppose to be a place for you fish to get better...so, why would you want to put it in a tank that doesn't have good quality water IMO.

    Also, if there are bacteria in the tank, you will have to feed them too.
     
  5. coaster

    coaster Astrea Snail

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    I usually just use the water I change out of the main tank to change the QT water.
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  6. powdertang05

    powdertang05 Fire Worm

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    10% of crystal clear nice fresh WAWA would be just fine! :freak3:
     
  7. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    I second that.