Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted April 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 8, 2015 Oftentimes, we suggest using the bucket to bucket method when QTing a fish, whether it's a new fish or a current fish that is sick. Occasionally when we recommend this method, people ask what we are talking about . Since I just got a new fish, I thought I would do a quick post on what's involved. You will need 2 tanks (or buckets), 2 airstones, water conditioner and any meds needed. You may need a heater (or two) if your treatment includes raising the tank temp. You will also need a very patient spouse, roommate, children as it kind of puts a damper on things in the kitchen if you set up like I do. Tank #1 (on the left). This is the tank that I just moved the fish out of. I removed the fish and water and rinsed the tank out. Depending on why you're QTing, you may want to sterilize the tank at this point with bleach or potassium permanganate. I then fill the tank and add the airstone. Tank #2 (on the right). I just moved the fish into the tank. I added Prime and am dissolving salt in a knee high pantyhose. Because the tank has been sitting out for 24 hours, the temp and pH are matched perfectly. If I was treating with anything besides salt, I would add those meds also. Here is the set up from farther away And here is my newbie in QT. Here is the salt, dissolving. Please note: I use this method if I am using a 10 gallon or smaller. If I'm using a bigger QT for larger fish, I typically will do large daily WCs and/or add a filter depending on the reason for QTing. Also, notice I have the tanks on a towel. Tomorrow when it's time to move new fishie, I will transfer him/her over to tank #1 and empty out tank #2. I will then slide tank #1 with fish over to where tank #2 currently is so that the empty tank can be rinsed and easily filled with the faucet hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jmetzger72 Posted April 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nice job, Lisa! This is a great method as it causes the fish very little stress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yafashelli Posted April 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2015 Love it, Lisa! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jmetzger72 Posted April 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2015 You will need 2 tanks (or buckets), 2 airstones, water conditioner and any meds needed. You may need a heater (or two) if your treatment includes raising the tank temp. You will also need a very patient spouse, roommate, children as it kind of puts a damper on things in the kitchen if you set up like I do. I guess we could say this is Lisa's "Bucket List" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member yafashelli Posted April 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2015 uPunny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fantailfan1 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 9, 2015 Ya know what else is on my Bucket List, Mr Punny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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