Dipping corals

[kwandrsn]

I'm getting a cooler full of coral tomorrow at a local frag swap.

I have never dipped corals before and I don't have a qt tank.

A lfs sells coralrx. Is it safe to use on all corals? Im buying sps,lps, and zoas for sure don't know about soft corals.

Also how do I dip them? I read I have to use a powerhead with coral rx. I only have the ones in my dt

Do I acclimate them first then instead of putting then in my tank put them into a gallon of tank water in a bucket or something?

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[redfishbluefish]

I use Bayer Advance which can be found at Home Depot. Dilute one milliliter per 100 milliliters tank water. Soak your frags for 15-20 minutes in this dip and then rinse in a small container of tank water and then you're good to go.

 

[kwandrsn]

And that's safe for all corals?

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[T.W.]

Exactly what I use. I have dipped 1 zoa colony and a rock with 4 muchroom heads on it. Both opened right up after dipping and a little time in-tank before turning the lights on. Only thing I have seen on mine so far is aiptasia:cry:

 

[kwandrsn]

Ok I will read up on it. hopefully it is cheaper than coral rx lol. I don't have aptasia issues I use aptasia x. I get them as soon as I see them and so far it works the first time

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[kwandrsn]

You happen to know how much to use per gallon by chance. IM not good with converting measurements lol

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[kwandrsn]

I read to use 5ml to one cup of water this sound right?

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[T.W.]

I think it differs depending on the source. One site I read said .5ml solution in 2 cups of saltwater. But I think the zoas I used a capful and the 'shrooms I used a little more but I dipped the shrooms in a bigger bowl. I haven't measured it out personally.The same site I read this on said dip for 15 minutes. I only did about 5 minutes I think. Then rinsed in 2 or 3 clean saltwater bowls.

 

[kwandrsn]

Ok well I can't find the Bayer from the pic above on home depot Web site

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[kwandrsn]

I guess, its just different bottle



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[T.W.]

that's the one I bought right there.

 

[kwandrsn]

Ok thanks

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[BenjaminS]

Cheapest method is fresh water dipping all your acros for 20 minutes it should kill everything in the bucket.







JK JK DON"T DO THAT I WAS ONLY KIDDING lol

But yes I heard bayers dip actually does the trick very well. I hear you can also do clams.

 

[VB68]

++1

I use Bayer Advance which can be found at Home Depot. Dilute one milliliter per 100 milliliters tank water. Soak your frags for 15-20 minutes in this dip and then rinse in a small container of tank water and then you're good to go.

 

[ddaddy2420]

freshwater dipping is safe for coral? Whats the point of dipping coral, killing aptasia?

 

[kwandrsn]

I would assume to make sure the pests are dead. I got a critter in a bag from coral one time. Dumped it down the sink and turned the water on for a few seconds. Even washed my hands later on and next morning it was dead and back in the sink. Apparently soap and water didn't kill it immediately.

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