I'm sure that most of us know what the TTM method is, whether we read about it or have done it our selves, I am about to tackle the task my self as soon my QT tank has finished cycling. When I had an temporary QT set up I had all but one side of the tank covered up so the fish didn't get stressed. My question is would it be a smart move/decision to make if I wrapped my TTM tanks all the way around so it doesn't cause more stress on the fish when I start this TTM?
TTM Method
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I always do two weeks of TTM followed by 4-6 weeks of QT and observation.
Im not sure what you mean about wrapping the tank. Do you mean just putting something around the sides to kind of black it out? If so I think that is completely unnecessary unless you have a dog or children or something that is constantly at the tank scaring the fish. You will want to be able to see the fish and observe. You will also want some sort of decent lighting source for when you are inspecting the fish for ich or signs of any other disease or parasite. I use vertically mounted bright white florescent for this. I only turn them on for inspection though.
Heres how I have mine set up. Each has a small heater and air stone sponge filter with some hiding space that I configure exactly the same for both tanks so that when I swap fish they they are already familiar with the layout. I also keep tight fitting netted tops on them in case of jumping and a small white/bule led to provided a light cycle for the fish. They used to say the light cycle was important for TTM but I think that was disproven to be a thing.
Im not sure what you mean about wrapping the tank. Do you mean just putting something around the sides to kind of black it out? If so I think that is completely unnecessary unless you have a dog or children or something that is constantly at the tank scaring the fish. You will want to be able to see the fish and observe. You will also want some sort of decent lighting source for when you are inspecting the fish for ich or signs of any other disease or parasite. I use vertically mounted bright white florescent for this. I only turn them on for inspection though.
Heres how I have mine set up. Each has a small heater and air stone sponge filter with some hiding space that I configure exactly the same for both tanks so that when I swap fish they they are already familiar with the layout. I also keep tight fitting netted tops on them in case of jumping and a small white/bule led to provided a light cycle for the fish. They used to say the light cycle was important for TTM but I think that was disproven to be a thing.
