Dean

Is a filter necessary in a Quarantine tank if i do daily water changes? Is daily water changes a good thing to do? Right now I have a pleco in a 5gal bucket with a heater and a air stone. He didn't take well i to my tank even after a long drip acclimation. Will that work until he gets strong enough for my main tank?

sirdarksol

A filter is necessary (or at least a very, very good idea) for a Q tank.
If being used as a hospital tank, the filter may lose its nitrifying bacteria due to meds... The filter still help keeps the tank free of floating gunk, though.

Dean

is a sponge filter the cheapest way to go?

sirdarksol

Probably.

Dean

okie doke, i will look into that today. thanks

sirdarksol

No problem. Hope everything goes well.