Best coral dip?

ChrisfromBrick · Jan 23, 2025

For LPS- Coral Rx and iodine for hammer/other euph.

For zoas I always dip first in coral rx, then rinse in clean saltwater and then do full strength of 3% hydrogen peroxide for about a minute. I will only dilute the peroxide with seawater if the heads are still open. I haven't lost a zoa yet and peroxide seems to be great for killing algae, or so I read. In other words, its yielded good results.

Unitylover · Jan 23, 2025

ChrisfromBrick said:
For LPS- Coral Rx and iodine for hammer/other euph.

For zoas I always dip first in coral rx, then rinse in clean saltwater and then do full strength of 3% hydrogen peroxide for about a minute. I will only dilute the peroxide with seawater if the heads are still open. I haven't lost a zoa yet and peroxide seems to be great for killing algae, or so I read. In other words, its yielded good results.

Is koral MD also good, similar to RX? Im looking for just one general use dip.

ChrisfromBrick · Jan 23, 2025

Subsea said:
I use a 10 minute soak in a 10% solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Interesting. I wonder if this is more effective than doing a stronger peroxide concentration for a shorter time period.

ChrisfromBrick · Jan 23, 2025

Unitylover said:
Is koral MD also good, similar to RX? Im looking for just one general use dip.

I dont know anything about Koral MD. Does it smell like pine oil?

Coral Rx or Revive are the ones that I see most recommended so thats what I have used to get rid of worms/parasites/hitchhikers. Peroxide would kill those things (someone correct me if I am wrong on this) while a dip is supposed to just knock them off the frag.

Unitylover · Jan 23, 2025

ChrisfromBrick said:
I dont know anything about Koral MD. Does it smell like pine oil?

Coral Rx or Revive are the ones that I see most recommended so thats what I have used to get rid of worms/parasites/hitchhikers. Peroxide would kill those things while a dip is supposed to just knock them off the frag.

Oh peroxide kils the parasites? Nice! Didnt think it killed them, thought it was just algae. Ill likely follow this guide for peroxide dipping: https://humble.fish/community/threads/peroxide-dipping-guidelines-for-corals.4715/

Subsea · Jan 23, 2025

Unitylover said:
Hoe do LPs react to it? I've seen people make guides on peroxide dips for sps corals.
Also, you source your corals online or from a local LFS?

I have not bought coral in 10 years. I do get sponges, scallops, feather dusters & nps from GOM collectors. Sometimes I trade with Aquadome in Austin. It’s my go to LFS.

ChrisfromBrick · Jan 23, 2025

Unitylover said:
Oh peroxide kils the parasites? Nice! Didnt think it killed them, thought it was just algae. Ill likely follow this guide for peroxide dipping: https://humble.fish/community/threads/peroxide-dipping-guidelines-for-corals.4715/

If it kills algae and bacteria- I see no reason why it wouldnt kill flatworms and other pests. I could be wrong so im not committing 100% to this. That is why I use coral rx for removing the pests and h202 to kill algae spores.

Unitylover · Jan 23, 2025

ChrisfromBrick said:
If it kills algae and bacteria- I see no reason why it wouldnt kill flatworms and other pests. I could be wrong so im not committing 100% to this. That is why I use coral rx for removing the pests and h202 to kill algae spores.

Kk.

Unitylover · Jan 23, 2025

ChrisfromBrick said:
I dont know anything about Koral MD. Does it smell like pine oil?

Coral Rx or Revive are the ones that I see most recommended so thats what I have used to get rid of worms/parasites/hitchhikers. Peroxide would kill those things (someone correct me if I am wrong on this) while a dip is supposed to just knock them off the frag.

I dont have MD, but it says its made of tree oils.