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[billyocean]

So, is anyone else crazy like me? I have yet to dip a coral from SBB... I probably acclimate totally different then everyone also, maybe not.

I throw all the bags in the tank for maybe 10-15 minutes, then I cut the bottom of the bags, empty all the water from the bags into the DT (I want what's in their water in my tank! lol) then I place the frags as I cut open the bags.

I usually watch how much the water level raises in the tank from the bags, then before I open them, I drain approximately that much water out. Then replace it with SBB's water in the bags. Like a mini WC from SBB

It's probably not the best practice, and you probably shouldn't try and do it either. But I haven't had any issues with it yet, and only gotten some nice isopods and amphipods as hitchhikers (that I have seen/noticed). Some occasional algae/microalgae. I never let the corals leave the water either, they never touch air, all done in the tank/underwater.

Just curious if anyone else does it like me, or does everyone else 100% dip everything?

Playing with fire. I dip everything and it only takes one pest. Nobody is infoulable when it comes to pests. Definately wouldn't recommend. Some people set up a small tank with dt water and let the frags rest for a couple of days after shipping then dip. I think that's a good practice to reduce stress for dipping...but dipping none the less. Risking everything in my tank over a big gamble is totes not worth it to me.

 

[StatelineReefer]

Ammonia in the bags could be a little issue.

I sometimes dip, sometimes don't. Just depends on my mood at the time.

... Corals don't mind ammonium. Better zooxanthellae growth. What they do mind is oxidants.

 

[stoney7713]

So, is anyone else crazy like me? I have yet to dip a coral from SBB... I probably acclimate totally different then everyone also, maybe not.

I throw all the bags in the tank for maybe 10-15 minutes, then I cut the bottom of the bags, empty all the water from the bags into the DT (I want what's in their water in my tank! lol) then I place the frags as I cut open the bags.

I usually watch how much the water level raises in the tank from the bags, then before I open them, I drain approximately that much water out. Then replace it with SBB's water in the bags. Like a mini WC from SBB

It's probably not the best practice, and you probably shouldn't try and do it either. But I haven't had any issues with it yet, and only gotten some nice isopods and amphipods as hitchhikers (that I have seen/noticed). Some occasional algae/microalgae. I never let the corals leave the water either, they never touch air, all done in the tank/underwater.

Just curious if anyone else does it like me, or does everyone else 100% dip everything?

I always dip, had 8 or so of these guys along with a hew other critters.

 

[StatelineReefer]

I dip, but my dipping regimen is pretty shallow these days. If it's BC or SBB I do a 5 minute CoralRX dip followed by a freshwater rinse and then into a small black bottomed holding tub to look for anything that may want to fall off. Jewelers loupe is your friend when you get to my age, and I inspect the frags under magnification for anything unusual.

 

[Rennurdoar]

Ammonia in the bags could be a little issue.

I sometimes dip, sometimes don't. Just depends on my mood at the time.

Playing with fire. I dip everything and it only takes one pest. Nobody is infoulable when it comes to pests. Definately wouldn't recommend. Some people set up a small tank with dt water and let the frags rest for a couple of days after shipping then dip. I think that's a good practice to reduce stress for dipping...but dipping none the less. Risking everything in my tank over a big gamble is totes not worth it to me.

I always dip, had 8 or so of these guys along with a hew other critters.

Never thought about the ammonia or that it would even be in the bags. And the only time I ever saw what you got @stoney7713 was from TSA on a toxic candy cane once. I guess I may start dipping next sale then. I did dip when I found the one from TSA. Just never had with SBB.

 

[Rennurdoar]

And on a better note, look at all this PE with no lights still! Lights should come on in about 10 minutes, but I took these about an hour ago when I opened the curtains in the living room.

Had to let that grab it coral show off it's PE some since I was bragging on it yesterday haha.

 

[stoney7713]

Never thought about the ammonia or that it would even be in the bags. And the only time I ever saw what you got @stoney7713 was from TSA on a toxic candy cane once. I guess I may start dipping next sale then. I did dip when I found the one from TSA. Just never had with SBB.

Most of the corals from SBB were critter free, I mean night and day difference from other vendors.

All those came off the black cherry frag. As soon as I hit it with a turkey baster, I thought I blew the coral apart.

Even Shane said he would dip corals he bought from himself. Precautionary.

They do an excellent job at pest control but I think total eradication kind of goes against reef keeping. Minimizing the risks on the other hand, is what it is about.

Oh and if it wasn't for Tim munching everything in my tank, I probably would have set up a quarantine tank.

 

[SBB Corals]

We always reccomend dipping as a standard. You should never get lazy on dipping. The corals dont mind it and some dips the corals actually like,

we use Pattasium Chloride see link below to purchase. we use it a 2 tablespoon per gallon for 10 minutes. The sps actually like the dip and we see Full PE within 60 minutes after dip.

a 10 minute dip goes a long way for future precauton.

Potassium Chloride - KCl - 20 Pounds - 99%+ Pure | eBay

Chemical Structure - KCl. Potassium chloride is mainly used a good source of potassium. As with all chemicals, potassium chloride should be handled with care.An MSDS can be foundhere.

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[Rennurdoar]

We always reccomend dipping as a standard. You should never get lazy on dipping. The corals dont mind it and some dips the corals actually like,

we use Pattasium Chloride see link below to purchase. we use it a 2 tablespoon per gallon for 10 minutes. The sps actually like the dip and we see Full PE within 60 minutes after dip.

a 10 minute dip goes a long way for future precauton.

Potassium Chloride - KCl - 20 Pounds - 99%+ Pure | eBay

Chemical Structure - KCl. Potassium chloride is mainly used a good source of potassium. As with all chemicals, potassium chloride should be handled with care.An MSDS can be foundhere.

www.ebay.com

Excellent, thanks for that! I'll pick some of this up today!

 

[SBB Corals]

Excellent, thanks for that! I'll pick some of this up today!

its super cheap and last forever

 

[SBB Corals]

wow almosst at 18,500

 

[SBB Corals]

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[StatelineReefer]

Well, you heard the man!!!

 

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[SBB Corals]

we are also going to try and hit 18500 if we do we will double the price and make it $100 and then go to post 18700

 

[SBB Corals]

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[FishyJoe91]

So start spamming the thread again?