My QT set-up.

only problem i see is the emp. the creep will block the holes of the spray bar and often times buildup on the axles of the wheels stopping them from spinning. IMO your better off adding some LR and a power head.

 

Need a 55g w/ stand? i have 2 I'm looking to get rid of. $125 for tank and stand.

 

I think you have a sound plan for the most part.

I have a similar 55 gal QT setup. I use a Magnum filter. In the filter I don't use any media. But I do use the blue filter pad.

One trick..... I leave it with no water until I need it. I soak a magnum blue filter (filter floss) in my sump at all times. When I go to setup the QT I use sump water and then use the soaked blue sponge in my magnum (which by this time is loaded with beneficial bacteria from being in my sump)


In your case maybe you can soak the filter wheels in your sump and accomplish the same thing as my blue filter floss. Also I would consider running carbon in that tank. And also get a cheap water mover such as a Hydor Korallia.

 

I have a damsel who is a perminate resident of my quarrantine tank. He keeps it cycled.
my advise is if you are going to use the hob filter without a cartridge then you should pack it as full of bio media as possible.
I run 2 hob filters on my quarrantine tank. 1 filter is packed with a bio sponge and api bio stars and the other runs like normal.
I actually added a second damsel, a yellow tang, a flame angel, and a coral beauty a few weeks ago and the bacteria colony was sufficient.
also keep a bottle of prime on hand at all times in case of an ammonia emergency.

 

i have a flame angel and a coral beauty together in a 90 and have know problems with them.

 

you should watch john coppolino video on anglefish in the video section

 

If you can keep it up and running, that would be your best bet. Another easy thing to do, like Jim does, have a sponge filter running in your sump at all times. Then you can put the sponge filter in your qt when you need it. If your keeping the 55 up and running, it would be best to have a fish or two in there to keep the bacteria up(plus their fun to look at). Maybe try switching over some mollies to saltwater? If you don't have rock to use, get some pvc or anything for the fish to hide in. As for medicine, copper is a sure way to beat it, other wise you can run the tank at hyposalinity(1.009). Are you trying to completely guarantee an ich free tank or just trying to adjust everything to an aquarium life?

 

The angels had issues with territory until I switched them to a new tank together with no established territories.

 

I have a new QT setup in progress. It's a 30 gal tank with a 10 gal sump, small EuroReef skimmer, media reactor, etc. I like Jim's idea about the HOB filter sponge in sump. I'll probably do the same. My plan was to keep the hardware in place, but keep it drained when not in use.

--AJ

 

Seachem Cupramine is a good copper treatment that you can run in your QT for ich treatment.

--AJ