Bayer insecticide as a coral dip

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I hate digging up old threads but seemed appropriate. Purchasing a few larger colonies (mostly zoas, rics and a pollcipora) from a guy breaking down his tank. I therefore cannot remove everything from the rocks they are growing on...safe to dip larger rocks/colonies in bayer?

No!

Bayer, or any dip, will be absorbed into the rock and then slowly release it once put in your tank. I wouldn't do it.

QT the colonies and observe.
 

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I hate digging up old threads but seemed appropriate. Purchasing a few larger colonies (mostly zoas, rics and a pollcipora) from a guy breaking down his tank. I therefore cannot remove everything from the rocks they are growing on...safe to dip larger rocks/colonies in bayer?

I'd research known pest for polyps so you know what to look for. I use Coral RX, large flash light, magnify glasses, brush, and blade.. I just don't trust Bayers at this time I know it works well on SPS but I rather use something gentle and inspect or quarantine...

I went to Reefapalozza and spoke to Pacific east aquaculture about dipping the gonipora I got from them. they strongly advised against it. I got a Melanurus and Sixline wrasse as an insurance policy.. Whatever you decide do it with caution.;)
 

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I hate digging up old threads but seemed appropriate. Purchasing a few larger colonies (mostly zoas, rics and a pollcipora) from a guy breaking down his tank. I therefore cannot remove everything from the rocks they are growing on...safe to dip larger rocks/colonies in bayer?

When I moved my tank I dipped everything except them nem
 

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Well the sale fell through but thanks for the input everyone. Buying from another hobbies made me a bit nervous so I figured is ask
 

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You could theoretically dip an entire rock with coral, but I'd have a separate system to keep it in for several weeks and do multiple water changes to dilute and residual Bayer over a period of time.

There'd be a lot of die off of any micro fauna etc.
 

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Bayer is hazardous to your health, don't smell it, don't spill it and don't drink it--it is hazardous.

Hopefully you pour the leftover product/waste water out on your lawn where it was intended to be used and break down and not down the drain?
 

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anyone know the effective shelf life of unopened/opened bottle? according to wiki its a few years if kept in the dark. just asking since i have a few bottles thats a few years old.
 

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Hey guys, I had some residual bayer on my gloves, maybe .2 of a ml or so and i accidentally put my hand under eater. What do I expect from this?
 

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0.2 mils of concentrated Bayer?? Into what volume of water?


RUN CARBON!
 

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0.2 mils of concentrated Bayer?? Into what volume of water?


RUN CARBON!
About, well I stuck my thumb through the cap seal, then went and grabbed the frags out without realizing it lol. But is this going to kill my fish? About 120 gallons
 

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Usually when I use bayer, I'm pretty cautious with playing around with it. I've left a couple frags sitting in bayer before for a while without any I'll effects. Usually triple rinse, this time was a slipup and am very worried.
 

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I'd run carbon, and if you have water, do a change.

But again, what's the total volume of your system? If it's big, it might be moot.

I'd be more concerned about inverts.....keep an eye on them.
 

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I'd run carbon, and if you have water, do a change.

But again, what's the total volume of your system? If it's big, it might be moot.

I'd be more concerned about inverts.....keep an eye on them.
About 120 gallons. I only have about 5 hermit crabs , hundred of tiny brittle stars and small handfull of snails. I added a quarter cup of r0x to my carbon bag that I just replaced yesterday. Fingers crossed =/
 

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