Setting up a quarantine tank

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  1. MarkSReef1382

    MarkSReef1382 Astrea Snail

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    So I am still fine tuning my new main tank setup and just purchased a 10 gallon tank with a heater and bio wheel filter. Is this all I really need to quarantine new fish for a coulple/few weeks? I know that with corals I will need to install a light. Give me your suggestions.
     
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Thats what I did in the beginning with my 20 gallon tank. When I upgraded to my 65 gallon I took the bio wheel and water and basically did a big water change. Then I filled the tank up with water from my display tank. I have a chromis in there now keeping the bacteria alive.
     
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  3. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    It's also a good idea to throw in some pieces of PVC for a place for the fish to hide.
     
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  4. MarkSReef1382

    MarkSReef1382 Astrea Snail

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    What about a small piece of live Fiji live rock and some dry rock which I created a little cavern/hideout for the juvenile fish?
     
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