QTing an Anenome?

MarbleShark · 12-15-2006, 10:29 AM

Ok I have a question. I have heard everyone say that you must QT everything that goes in your tank no matter what it is. And then I have heard that you should have your tank set up for at least a year before you add an anenome to your tank.

Here is my question..

If you bring home an anenome where should you put him? in your QT tank that has not been active for a year or in your main tank that has?

P.S. I am not planning on getting an anenome yet, but this question popped in my head so I was curious and thought I would seek the input of the experts here.

Warnberg · 12-15-2006, 10:53 AM

I don't think an anemone carries anything that would be passed to anything else in the tank. As far as QT'ing stuff, I usually just QT fish, I do not want one fish to pass things (parasites) to other fish. Corals on the other hand usually get an good inspection and a possible dip with medications to prevent red bugs/etc.... So to answer your question, I personally would not QT and anemone, all fish would get QT'd for about 4 to 6 weeks and for corals it depends on the coral type...

MarbleShark · 12-15-2006, 11:02 AM

Hey Dave,

How are Fish and Other Itchy Stuff's selection of BTA? and their prices?

Boomer · 12-15-2006, 12:24 PM

Norm

The issue is any animal, plant or any water from another system may be a carrier of ick. Thus, QT to be 100 % sure for 4-6 weeks. Fish and inverts/plants should not be QT in the same tank.

kyle1284 · 12-15-2006, 12:42 PM

do you have do a water change to a QT tank? if so how often?

Warnberg · 12-15-2006, 01:03 PM

Norm, He has a tank with a bunch of anemones out there, that was about 2 weeks ago.

Also like Boomer said.... I make sure I never put any forgein tank water in my tank.

12-15-2006, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	QTing an Anenome? Ok I have a question. I have heard everyone say that you must QT everything that goes in your tank no matter what it is. And then I have heard that you should have your tank set up for at least a year before you add an anenome to your tank. Here is my question.. If you bring home an anenome where should you put him? in your QT tank that has not been active for a year or in your main tank that has? P.S. I am not planning on getting an anenome yet, but this question popped in my head so I was curious and thought I would seek the input of the experts here. __________________ Norm

12-15-2006, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: QTing an Anenome? I don't think an anemone carries anything that would be passed to anything else in the tank. As far as QT'ing stuff, I usually just QT fish, I do not want one fish to pass things (parasites) to other fish. Corals on the other hand usually get an good inspection and a possible dip with medications to prevent red bugs/etc.... So to answer your question, I personally would not QT and anemone, all fish would get QT'd for about 4 to 6 weeks and for corals it depends on the coral type... __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

12-15-2006, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: QTing an Anenome? Hey Dave, How are Fish and Other Itchy Stuff's selection of BTA? and their prices? __________________ Norm

12-15-2006, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,200 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: QTing an Anenome? Norm The issue is any animal, plant or any water from another system may be a carrier of ick. Thus, QT to be 100 % sure for 4-6 weeks. Fish and inverts/plants should not be QT in the same tank. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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12-15-2006, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: QTing an Anenome? Norm, He has a tank with a bunch of anemones out there, that was about 2 weeks ago. Also like Boomer said.... I make sure I never put any forgein tank water in my tank. __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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