FQT for FFM! (Frag Quarantine!!!)

[bossreef]

3 weeks away is the CT frag farmer's market. 3 weeks until I bring home tons and tons of frags!!! Okay, maybe not tons, but probably 10-20+.

With that in mind, I need to setup a cheap frag quarantine tank that I can run for 4 weeks or maybe longer. Does anyone else quarantine their frags for extended periods of time before putting them into their main tanks?

Anyone have any ideas on a cheap frag quarantine setup?
It needs:
1) To be placed on my bathroom or kitchen counter. Therefore, it can't be too big, probably 10gal - 15gal max.
2) Able to support SPS for an extended period of time (4-8 weeks?)
3) Total cost of around $100 if possible.

I already have a heater, a very small hang-on type filter, and pumps.
I would need a tank, unless a 2.5gal will work for 20+ frags and also lighting.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[cstmpprl]

The BRS auction is less then 2 weeks away . You can get all kinds of cool frags and help support the club. http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?107106
As far as a QT tank, I have just a 10 gal, with a heater, lights, and a small HOB filter.

 

[Turbosnail]

I just dip my corals before putting them in my tank I have never qted them. Use this treatment it works great http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?92960-Incoming-Coral-Treatment-Reference

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

I just dip my corals before putting them in my tank I have never qted them. Use this treatment it works great http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?92960-Incoming-Coral-Treatment-Reference

That's a good article. Does BRS have one for softies too?

 

[delta]

That's a good article. Does BRS have one for softies too?

I would only add one thing to this, the time frame on the betadine dip of 15minute in that post is too short. It should be a minimum of 20minutes.

I run mine for the last 30 minute of a 6hrs interceptor treatment no issues. I would also recommend an air stone over a power head during the treatment
and frequent turkey basting to remove any slime building on the corals.

 

[JayM]

I would only add one thing to this, the time frame on the betadine dip of 15minute in that post is too short. It should be a minimum of 20minutes.

I run mine for the last 30 minute of a 6hrs interceptor treatment no issues. I would also recommend an air stone over a power head during the treatment
and frequent turkey basting to remove any slime building on the corals.

6 hours of treatment....The reason why the dinners after the BRS meetings are really cool, but it means staying up until after 2AM