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    Default Quarantine Tank Size

    If I am buying 4-5 pcs 4-5" inches Discus. What should be the size of QT? Can I use 20 gals on it? Thanks

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    You can get away with it if you change about 80% of the water daily.
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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    I’m now at 4 at the 4” size in a 45g. I would say the smallest would be a 30g and changing 20g daily.

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    Thank you!

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    I would definitely prefer a 40g breeder for this. Once water quality goes bad in a small tank, it doesn't take a long time for things to start going south really quick. The extra water gives you extra buffer room.

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    I would definitely prefer a 40g breeder for this. Once water quality goes bad in a small tank, it doesn't take a long time for things to start going south really quick. The extra water gives you extra buffer room.
    This is what I use as well..

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    With water change the 20 gallons will work for 4 to 5 of that size.

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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    Quote Originally Posted by rickztahone View Post
    I would definitely prefer a 40g breeder for this. Once water quality goes bad in a small tank, it doesn't take a long time for things to start going south really quick. The extra water gives you extra buffer room.
    Exactly, I use a 55 gal and normally buy at least 6 around the 3 inch size at a time.
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    Default Re: Quarantine Tank Size

    Quote Originally Posted by LizStreithorst View Post
    You can get away with it if you change about 80% of the water daily.
    +1
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