I want to R/O dip a zoa frag to be safe - How long to dip?

[Cnidoblast]

Anybody wanna share there r/o dip method for zoa pest cleansing?

 

[Ice]

May I ask why a fw dip? If thats what you are referring to by R/O

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

You don’t want to dip the zoa in ro or Rodi really. There’s better ways to dip for pests and algae.

You can FW dip them but you need to bump the ph.

 

[mfinn]

I usually use Flat Worm Exit as a dip in tank water.

 

[Cnidoblast]

Sounds safer - What is the protocol to dip in FWE?

 

[mfinn]

Sounds safer - What is the protocol to dip in FWE?

http://www.practicalcoralfarming.co...ating-nudibranch-with-saliferts-flatworm-exit

 

[Ice]

Well some dips are more effective than others depending on the pest. I just did a test on a drop of FWE in a cup full of water. The flat worms detached but remained alive in the FWE in the cup for several more hours crawling around. Stuff like nudis seem to hate RX dips the most but this is based on my personal experience.

 

[Cnidoblast]

Might dose FWE even though I see no flatworms - Will the body fluid toxin thing be a issue for me? (running a softie farm tank only with bioballs and occasional purigen)

 

[Ice]

Might dose FWE even though I see no flatworms - Will the body fluid toxin thing be a issue for me? (running a softie farm tank only with bioballs and occasional purigen)

Don't really see much of a point in FWE if there is no flat worms but you will need to syphon them out with a piece of air line if there is some.