How often should I change out the water in my QT?

[bo0sted2g]

How often and how much water should I change out in my quarantine system?
The point is to stay ahead of the ammonia cycle right?

I have a 10g qt that I just set up with a heater and an AC30 filter and an airstone

 

[wkscott]

Yes, you want to keep it at zero ammonia. Use a Seachem ammonia badge. At the first sign of ammonia, do enough of a water change to get it to zero. You could be proactive and change 10% or more weekly.
This is a little more complicated if you are using medication in the tank.

 

[DualReefer]

Is this QT because of a sick fish or for new fish? If it's a sick fish I would do 50% every 3 days. New fish I would do 2-3 gallons a week. Just my thoughts

 

[nanosteve]

Listen to wkscott and get a Seachem ammonia badge and stick it on the front of the Q-tank. Do water changes at the first sign of ammonia.

 

[bo0sted2g]

Is this QT because of a sick fish or for new fish? If it's a sick fish I would do 50% every 3 days. New fish I would do 2-3 gallons a week. Just my thoughts

Just for a pair of new fish, so far they look healthy and eating.

 

[DualReefer]

Glad to hear it. Sick fish make me sad.