I plan to still use bayer as my primary dip for corals. Have not noticed anything negative so far. Would be interested in what becomes of this thread though.
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It seems like this should fall under "user error" than don't use because the product is toxic (which again, it obviously is)
Following.
Although I had never a bad effect about Bayer and that after using it for 6 years.
I have not used Bayer as my primary dip but have been debating it. I curious as to what ratios people are using for the dip? As with any type of dip we use there are certain precautions that must be adhered to and wanted to know what that is for the Bayer.
I can't speak for the OP, but I originally interpreted his observation that the bayer dip would not be eliminated via normal dips and that the levels contained residually by the coral/rock were enough to affect our tanks.
I use it constantly.
It's very toxic, hence why it works in any animal with a nervous system and not corals themselves.
**I do wish there was regulations for our "normal" products to have proper labeling and ingredient lists.
Your "bolded" quote does not state what you are saying it states. You are saying it is toxic but the bolded text only says "could have profound consequences". Well you know what, I agree. In my tank alone the profound consequences I have been dealing with are pest free frags going into my tank and acros continuing to grow. I consider it profound because it is easy, works as directed, and acros thrive after removing red bugs, black bugs and AEFW. Profound for sure!!!Did you miss this? (though it's not the same species as a bsc)
Insecticides and a fungicide affect multiple coral life stages
The extremely high sensitivity of Acropora millepora settlement to a range of insecticides and a fungicide indicates that pesticide contamination of the reef habitat, even by barely detectable concentrations, could have profound consequences for population replenishment.
I hate to say it, but without references cited as to how it's not toxic, you bring a moot point to the table.
I think using random compounds, especially that are intended to kill things, as a dip, is just dumb.