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03-02-2006, 07:46 PM
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uber-stupid
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Still working out details for a QT
This may be a dumb question.
Would it be possible to run a QT as part of the main tank if all the water leaving the QT to return to the main tank was run through a sterilizer?
I could set up the system so that it would run like a main tank with the return (overflow) running through an apropriatly sized UV sterilizer and dumping back into my (main) sump. I could get a 30 watt UV and run maybe 200 GPH through it. With that kind of dwell time I would think that there would be nothing left alive in the water returning to the sump.
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03-02-2006, 07:54 PM
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Professor Chaos
 
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not recommended.
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03-02-2006, 08:10 PM
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Big Fishy
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I'm certainly no expert, but I've been researching QT's like crazy lately and I would think this would not work. If you have to treat anything in the QT with copper I wouldn't think a UV would get rid of the copper thus shoving copper back into your main system.
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03-02-2006, 08:20 PM
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I loves me a water change
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No dumb questions, but I would say no, as well.
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03-02-2006, 08:44 PM
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I wouldn't treat the system with copper. This would just be for observation, I think it would be alot less stresful on the animals doing it this way than if ihad to move them from one water to another then to another water again. Not to mention what that had to go through before I picked them up.
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My girlfriend says bigger is better, so I am going to build the biggest skimmer I can.
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03-02-2006, 09:00 PM
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Professor Chaos
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i know it sounds stressful but there are ways to make the different transitions less of a problem. most quarintine tanks will have a place for the fish to hide. use a clay pot for this but use one without the hole in the bottom. when you need to move the fish then just put a net over the end and lift the pot out so the fish goes into the net. that will remove the stress of getting caught.
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03-02-2006, 09:02 PM
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Eat more PIE
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No way always use a seperate system,you dont want to take the chance of infecting the main system with anything.
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03-02-2006, 09:09 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
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I agree with Casey here, what happens if you have a malfunctioned bulb or a power outage? the water draining back to the sump without sterilization.
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03-02-2006, 11:42 PM
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Big Fishy
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Originally Posted by three90s&125sump
I wouldn't treat the system with copper. This would just be for observation, I think it would be alot less stresful on the animals doing it this way than if ihad to move them from one water to another then to another water again. Not to mention what that had to go through before I picked them up.
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Actually the people I know use leftover water from the main system from water changes to fill and refill the QT. That way the water has the same chemistry. Now obviously if you are one of those people who rely on w/c to clean your system because your filtration isn't great, make sure you do an extra w/c just for QT, but if like most people, its a nutrient replenishment and a way of keeping down wastes you don't really measure, its perfect. The only stress comes from the transference, not the water chemistry.
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03-02-2006, 11:45 PM
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uber-stupid
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I think my filtration will be adequate.
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03-03-2006, 05:41 AM
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I wouldn't do it...and I'll try just about ANYTHING!! 
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03-03-2006, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by three90s&125sump
I wouldn't treat the system with copper. This would just be for observation, I think it would be alot less stresful on the animals doing it this way than if ihad to move them from one water to another then to another water again. Not to mention what that had to go through before I picked them up.
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You could always just use a small 5-10 gallon tank for your qt and take water from your display when you need it. This way the parameters are always the same.
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03-03-2006, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by three90s&125sump
I wouldn't treat the system with copper. This would just be for observation....
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and what will you do if you observe a problem. 
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03-03-2006, 10:46 AM
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Oh no...not again!!!
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Get a wallyworld tank, mix up some salt mix, use the cheapo gov't issue light and throw the fish in there.
Oh yeah use the heater and a powerhead, and run the filter empty just to move the water around.
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03-03-2006, 10:56 AM
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and what will you do if you observe a problem.
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Jason i wouldnt do it either..........You have how many gallon in your system? around 400 i think it was. So when a QT tank is needed have your 29gallon or what ever it is near your main display with a HOB filter and skimmer or what not. You can keep it empty because your main tank is 400 + gallons so 30 gallons from that isnt going to make a difference. Then just fill up the QT tank and put new salt water in your main display. Consider it a WC on your main display and now your QT tank has same water as your main display.
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