Uncycled QT to monitor two clownfish

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  1. MarkSReef1382

    MarkSReef1382 Astrea Snail

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    Since a week in operation, my parameters on Ammonia, Nitrate & Nitrite have been around 0. PH is at 7.9-8.0 and salinity at 1.022.
    It is a 10 gallon with a small piece of LR and some PVC tubing, HOB Aqua Clear filter and heater.
    How often should I perform water changes and such while holding and monitoring my clownfish for the span of 4 weeks?
    MY LFS recommended to cycle my QT with the clownfish but I know it's in a way inhumane.
    Also, the larger of the two clowns(female) has been swimming frantically during feeding time and eating only a few munches, whereas the male clown is calm and eats a lot more. This has been my observation for the last day or so.
     
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  3. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    You can try to add some garlic to your food to see if your female will eat more. I don't know what to tell you about your QT though. It sounds like it might already be cycled to me.
     
  4. Reefing Madness

    Reefing Madness Skunk Shrimp

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    Throw in some PVC to give the fish something to hide in. To help the cycle along, use a piece of rock from your DT. It has all the biologicals to help your QT water.