My permanent QT tank is finally cycled so I am going to starting the TTM soon. I have around 12 fish that need to go through it, ideally I would want to do all the fish at once but that's definitely not happening sine I am using two 10 gallon tanks. I have prime on hand for ammonia control as well. What are some ideas about a magic number for me to go with to get these fish done? My original was going to be six but like I said I want to keep the ammonia under control, so I came here to get some insight.
How much is too much?
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Just curoius why you need for the QT to be cycled? If you are doing TTM you just need some fresh water made up, a sponge filter preferable using a sponge seeded from your main display, and a heater.
There shouldn't be anything to cycle per say. not too mention the fish should only be in the tank between 48-72 hours before being transferred to another fresh tank anyway. I have done this many times just using biospira, no other cycle or even seeded sponges. In terms of the number of fish im not sure. You might want to ask that in the Cypto thread on RC. I have only ever done one fish at a time. I suppose you could do multiples but it seems to me like you would need to extend the TTM beyond 12 days. I'd go three weeks or a total of 7 transfers just to be safe.
There shouldn't be anything to cycle per say. not too mention the fish should only be in the tank between 48-72 hours before being transferred to another fresh tank anyway. I have done this many times just using biospira, no other cycle or even seeded sponges. In terms of the number of fish im not sure. You might want to ask that in the Cypto thread on RC. I have only ever done one fish at a time. I suppose you could do multiples but it seems to me like you would need to extend the TTM beyond 12 days. I'd go three weeks or a total of 7 transfers just to be safe.
Gotcha! Makes sense now.
Id post your multi fish question here in RC and or review this thread. Someone may have already asked the same question.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996525
Id post your multi fish question here in RC and or review this thread. Someone may have already asked the same question.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1996525
I wouldn't do more than a couple of fish at a time. The ammonia levels can spike pretty quick. I have about the same problem - main tank has Velvet, I think. Total fish loss is at 6 out of 10 so far. at least 1 - 2 were from ammonia while I was out of town. And that was 10 smallish fish in a 55g.
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