Setting up first QT

[madwabbit23]

Hey guys! I have a 29g? Maybe a 40g?(..idk Ill measure tomorrow) Anyway, its in the garage just taking up space, and Im considering making it my new QT. While I know we never skimp on filtration, I am being told that bare bones filters are acceptable for a QT-only tank.

Maybe just a solid HOB and small heater?

Also - assuming I fill it 1/2 way with water from my Display + 1/2 RODI water, wont the initial setup "cycle" be unnecessary as the water is coming from a 2yr old 150g anyway? (I dont plan on putting any fish in there anytime soon, just more of a gee whiz question)
Kinda new to the QT thing, always had a few diff size tanks just running in various parts of the house that I could make split-second decisions with...never setup a QT per say....would appreciate any and all feedback!

 

[madwabbit23]

After not being able to sleep for a few hours I read the QT archives on the site here and found answers to almost all my questions!

 

[mboswell1982]

id love to help man, but im still in the learning process myself, and so have no real answers for the whole QT question, sorry

 

[bluesman]

You need to establish the filter on the main tank. Adding water itself won't do very much.

 

[sepulatian]

To cycle the tank add a few pieces of live rock then ghost feed it. The bacteria from the rock will colonize onto the other surfaces of the tank. You can also use a filter pad from your display, or seed a sponge filter in the display then move it to the QT. Remove the rock before adding a fish.