What kind of filter should I get for a QT?

[tirtza]

I'd like to put together a 10 gallon QT and am wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions for a filter. Preferably the QT will be one where I can put it together when needed and then taken apart when not in use. (I'm not expecting to have to use the QT more then once or twice).
I have a 29 gallon BioCube (FOWLR) DT with 2 clown fish, 1 Fire Fish Goby, and 1 Lawn Mower Blenny. The DT is almost 5 months old and all of the fish have been in there for at least 3 - 3.5 months. I want to ensure that I keep a small to moderate bio-load so I may only add one or possibly two more fish (and coral sometime in the near future). I've gotten very lucky this far and have had a healthy tank. I simply don't want to risk bringing in any diseases/parasites with the one or two fish that I will add so so therefore I think it's probably necessary to set up a QT.
For the QT I plan on just getting a basic 10 gallon tank with a standard light/hood, a heater, thermometer, and some things for the fish to hide in (maybe some plastic tunnels or flower pot?) Am I missing anything from the list?
Thanks for your help

 

[btldreef]

I use a little hang on filter made by Aqueon called a Quiet Flow. I use the model 20, which is designed for a 20G on my little 10G QT. It is fairly inexpensive and works quite well.

 

[snakeblitz33]

I use whatever I have laying around. Lol
A couple pieces of PVC work well for caves and hiding spots. Coffee mugs also work well.

 

[tirtza]

Thanks for the suggestion BTLDreef and Seth I looked up the type of filter you suggested and noticed that it uses a filter cartridge....could I put the filter cartridge in the wet/dry filtration area of my DT before I use it in the QT? I'd like to be able to set up the QT without having to wait for it to complete an initial cycle each time. Would putting a piece of live rock from my DT into the QT also help stabilize the bio-filtration?
Should I use water from the DT when I set up the QT?
Thanks for your help! - Terri

 

[btldreef]

I've actually just hooked them up the one of my main tanks. I don't usually use the filter cartridges. I keep foam blocks/sponges in my sump that fit in the filters and use them as well as a small bag of carbon in those filters along with a small splash of SeaChem Prime.

 

[tirtza]

I'm so sorry for all of the questions, but I'm a bit confused. Please correct me if I'm wrong....I can purchase any type of sponge or foam block (cut it to the correct size) and fit it into the Quiet Flow filter? I haven't actually seen one of the filters in person, but is there space in that type of filter for a sponge and a small bag of carbon? How long should I keep the sponge and bag of carbon in my DT before using it in the QT?
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I've actually just hooked them up the one of my main tanks.
What do you mean by this? How do you do it?
Thanks so much! - Terri