Using ATO reservoir as qt tank????

[Cassian]

Hey guys,

I’m getting an approximately 3.5” tang next week and I’m setting up qt for it. I have either a 20 gal or my old 50 gal display I could use as a temporary qt tank. But then I thought about my ato reservoir that’s attached to my sump…. It’s 18” by 12”, holds about 20-30 gallons. Could I slap a HOB, heater, and small wave pump in there and use that as my qt tank? Lol it’s just very conveniently located, but I wasn’t sure if there was concerns of any medications crossing over since it’s connected to my display. I assume it’s fine, but thought I should check first

 

[TX_REEF]

I wouldn't want any medications in my sump, if you use the ato chamber in the future there may be copper remnants etc.

 

[exnisstech]

From what I've read airborne transmission is possible so its recommended to keep QT tanks a certain distance from all other tanks. I want to say 10ft but really I'm not sure. @Jay Hemdal what are your thoughts?

EDIT: I wouldn't worry about contaminating the container as it can easily be cleaned. I've used live rock treated with copper after removal media.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I recommend at minimum, Rubbermaid tub or used tank

 

[Cassian]

From what I've read airborne transmission is possible so its recommended to keep QT tanks a certain distance from all other tanks. I want to say 10ft but really I'm not sure. @Jay Hemdal what are your thoughts?

EDIT: I wouldn't worry about contaminating the container as it can easily be cleaned. I've used live rock treated with copper after removal media.

Yeah was mostly worried about airborne contamination

 

[NeedAReef]

i vote the 20 with an hob filter and thermometer keep it simple so yoi can easily observe

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

From what I've read airborne transmission is possible so its recommended to keep QT tanks a certain distance from all other tanks. I want to say 10ft but really I'm not sure. @Jay Hemdal what are your thoughts?

EDIT: I wouldn't worry about contaminating the container as it can easily be cleaned. I've used live rock treated with copper after removal media.

I agree - a sump in place would be too close to the main system (although below it) that I'd be worried about cross-contamination. I like to see five feet or more horizontal distance between displays and quarantine tanks. Ten feet obviously works as well.....

 

[mfinn]

Use the 20.

 

[Cassian]

Thanks for the input everyone! Decided to just use my 20 gal and set it up in a different room so there’s no chance of things going wrong

 

[MnFish1]

An ATO reservoir should be fresh water?

 

[djmincer]

An ATO reservoir should be fresh water?

Exactly what I was thinking -- ATO reservoir can't be used as a QT because you are filling with freshwater not salt.