How To Choose A Dipping Method

[DeniseAndy]

Whatever you do, never use malchite green on lawnmower blenny or sandsifting goby. It completely wigged them out and killed them. I have to assume it was that since I have witnessed formalin to not be an issue and they were not ill. They were just unfortunate enough to be in the tank with 4 fish with Brooklynella and got treated too. They both died horribly. I mean, really wigged out and nothing I could do about it. Very bad experience, but I had never heard of an issue before.

 

[ss95003]

It is safe for corals. I wouldn't dip anemomes or clams as they are invertebrates and not corals. I've dipped, mushrooms, leathers and other soft corals.

I agree do not dip nems or clams. I don't have mushrooms but I would dip in bayers if I did. I've dipped lots of sps and lps with no bad affects, 5 min after putting in tank you wouldn't even know it was dipped.
I once had AEFW in my frag tank. this caused me to have to dip lots of sps over and over. I removed all AEFW and did not loss a single sps, that is why I stand by it. Other dips seems to be very hard on corals.

For clams be sure to inspect for small snails, there can be clam eating snails. but dont dip.

 

[TheEngineer]

Does the Bayer dip do anything for algae? I'm concerned about pests, but I'm also concerned about introducing nuisance algaes too. I usually just do a peroxide dip.

 

[bknapp]

Does the Bayer dip do anything for algae? I'm concerned about pests, but I'm also concerned about introducing nuisance algaes too. I usually just do a peroxide dip.

In my experiences, no. A hydrogen peroxide dip (safe for zoas unsure of other corals) and some tweezers seem to be the best route.

 

[Zenpandadiver]

How about aptacias will dipping kill them??

 

[bknapp]

How about aptacias will dipping kill them??

Unfortunately, no dipping doesn't affect aiptaisa.