What water to use in quarantine tank??

tubz

Reefing newb
If i am setting up a quarantine tank, can i just use new water? Is there any reason to use water from my display tank? It currently has high nitrates so I am hoping that new water would be fine for a quarantine tank. I plan on using a 10 gallon tank, with just a heater, sponge filter and some hiding spots. Also since there is no live rock or anything to help with filtration, how often and what percentage water changes should be done?
 
You can mix up new water, just make sure to acclimate your fish to the new tank like you would when you bring them home from the LFS. I would also test your water daily to see if you have a rise in ammonia or nitrites. If you see either of them do a water change, so always have some made up water on hand.
 
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