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Issue with qt tank

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jstngates, Sep 2, 2012.

  1. Sep 2, 2012 #1
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    Tonight my moms husband just passed away. I am leaving tomorrow morning at 6am. Thursday night I took all my fish out of my 90 to qt them and kill off ich in my tank. This was ok as long as I could keep an eye on them and do a daily water change. My wife will be home but has no clue on fish, ro, mixing salt etc or watching over them making sure they are ok. I wont be back til next sunday. Do I say screw qting them and put them back in my 90 now? In a big bind and I dont think there is anyone close to Toledo to help me.
     
  2. Sep 2, 2012 #2
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    BTW Im going to Texas
     
  3. Sep 2, 2012 #3
    Jaked

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    Ouch, thats tough... Im not an expert by any means, but it kinda sounds like ur damned either way.. Sorry for ur loss.
     
  4. Sep 2, 2012 #4
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    yeah figured best bet is to put them back into 90
     
  5. Sep 2, 2012 #5
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    yeah figured best bet is to put them back into 90
     
  6. Sep 2, 2012 #6
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    yeah figured best bet is to put them back into 90
     
  7. Sep 3, 2012 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    That is a dilemma. I think the safer route now is to get them back into the established system where they can survive with minimal maintenance. A QT system, because it is usually lacking all the established biological filter can go south rather quickly if not properly taken care of. It would be terrible if you got home and all your fish were gone. I'm sure your wife would feel terrible about it as well.
     
  8. Sep 3, 2012 #8
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Yes I agree, better to have them fight ich then ammonia & nitrates
     
  9. Sep 3, 2012 #9
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    Put then back into my tank last night and all is well this morning. They at least were treated with copper 3 days.
     

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