Poll
Question:
Do you have an hospital tank? What do you use.
Option 1: An hospi...what?
votes: 2
Option 2: Empty "betta" tank
votes: 0
Option 3: Tupperware style container
votes: 1
Option 4: An extra tank + a sponge filter from the big tank
votes: 5
Option 5: I have a fully cycled set up tank just for this purpose
votes: 3
Please post if you want to elaborate as the choices could only cover a little bit of details. As a newbie I would love to learn about how the others care for their sick fish.
Haven't had a emergency yet, but I am running a sponge filter (bubbler) in my tank along with my main filters. If ever I need a hospital tank I'll just use a large tupperware bin and toss the sponge filter in there.
Sponge filter is also what will keep my tank alive in the case of a extended power outage.
Just a note on sponge filter. If you go to any outdoor store and get a bait bucket battery pump you can run the sponge filter. Ran this in my tank during an extended power outage. Works great.
Thanks guys! This bucket idea might be a good one, I'm thinking we might be stuck with power outage this winter and I was thinking about the water critters just yesterday. We usually bring everyone to my parent's since they have a fireplace. But can't wuite bring the aquariums along!