hospital tank

[ivan]

i have 2 21/2in triggers and one smaller damsel now my ? is how big of a hospital tank should i get, filtration, and what else would i need. also wich is the best and most acurrate gravity meter for hyposalinity. i have a seatest one made by aquarium systems but i droped it and it broke so i have to get another one any way.

 

[junkf15]

10 gal min, 15 gal is better, and 20 gal long would be ideal. Get the best you can afford. Small places = stress in your fish, and if their in the "hospital" that is exactly what they don't need any more of.

 

[tacks]

Your hospital tank should really relate to the size of your main tank and what you plan on adding. For instance, a 10 gallon hospital tank wouldn't be good if you have a 300g tank. I see you have a 72g. I personally would get a 20g for that set up. I have a 125g and have a 30g hospital/quarantine tank.
However, for fish in the 2-3 inch range, a 10g would be just fine.
As far as what you need... Don't get to fancy here. No substrate (absorbs meds), a few pieces of PVC (hiding places), heater, powerhead, and a power filter (whisper, penguin, etc.), and of course a light of some sort.