QT tank water

[cyberwollf]

So i have had a HOB filter in my sump this week getting ready to setup a QT for the BIITB.  If i do a water change, can i use the "used" water to fill the qt tank?  Its 0 ammonia, 0 nitrates, 0 nitrites.  everything else shouldn't mater for a FO QT right? 

[aquavista99]

So i have had a HOB filter in my sump this week getting ready to setup a QT for the BIITB.  If i do a water change, can i use the "used" water to fill the qt tank?  Its 0 ammonia, 0 nitrates, 0 nitrites.  everything else shouldn't mater for a FO QT right? 

You can use cycled reef water to start up your QT tank. It is the best way to go in my opinion.

[Joel]

I agree with Tim (Aquavista) that filling your Quarentine tank with good used water would be a very good option. Conditioned water such as this will be less harsh to the new arrivals and will better support bacteria that have colonized themselves in your filter.