Poll: Preferred Coral Dip

[cracker]

cool info @Gareth elliott

 

[Rakie]

Melafix.

 

[squampton]

I use Coral Rx. Bayer is difficult to get as its a grey market product in Canada so not easy to find.

 

[cmcoker]

A few years ago Home Depot promised to phase out neonicotinoid pesticides and plants treated with them by 2018. Lowes, walmart, and True Value have followed suit, so I expect Bayer to become more difficult to find in the near future.

 

[madweazl]

I usually purchase corals from a couple of locals that I can trust and havent had a need to dose. I do have Revive on hand (dont even remember how I got it) and would use Bayer if not.

 

[Sabellafella]

I was planning to use Bayer, but I can no longer get it around me. It has been banned in many places in the US. I tried to order it next from an online retailer, but they would not ship it. Worst part is when I started my build nine months ago, I confirmed my local hardware store had it. I figured I would pick some up when I was closer to adding corals. It was banned recently. One bottle would have lasted me a long time.

Cough amazon cough

 

[NY_Caveman]

It was not available at my HD either (here in AR). I ordered it on Amazon as Bayer and the bottle that came looked exactly the same except it didn't say "bayer" I don't have it in front of me so I cannot elaborate on what it said, but seemed to be the same chemical formula. I have not used it yet. Still using Coral Rx

Cough amazon cough

Amazon no, trying eBay.

BTW, Bayer sold off this product:
https://www.bayer.com/en/bayer-garden-advanced.aspx

New owner BioAdvanced:
https://www.bioadvanced.com/products/lawn-care/complete-brand-insect-killer-soil-turf

 

[vetteguy53081]

Seachem for me. Trusted and always available.

 

[RussiReef]

I use Revive for over 5 years .

 

[Adele]

New owner BioAdvanced

That is it. that's what I got.

 

[Cali Reef Life]

I use Coral Rx for about 10 minutes. Look for eggs and other hitch hikers. Scrape the coral if needed. Then throw them in quarantine for 6 to 7 weeks and dip again before putting them into my tank.

 

[MartinWaite]

Dettol 5ml per litre of salt water. Dettol is very similar to Coral RX I believe. Saves £s.

 

[pugcrush]

Long time revive user. I usually give corals a bath in FWE also.

 

[SciGuy2]

Not sure of the dip recipe but I'm certain that it has cream cheese in it.

 

[Crabs McJones]

When you're all saying Bayer, do you mean Bayer Insecticide? Any particular kind?

This is what I use.

this one

Theres some variation in how much bayer, to how much water. Heard everything from 2ml-10ml bayer for 5oz of water. Means don’t have to super accurate to be safe and effective.

+1^^^

 

[Reefahholic]

I use Coral RX first so I can see the turds that fall and squirm. Then I follow that up with a fetal blow of Bayer. I use a white dose. No skim milk here. I’ve even had a few things live through both of these dips. I find Bayer to be pretty darn safe.

Speaking of, I just ran out. Can we still buy the good one???

 

[TangingOut]

Recently switched from Bayer to Melafix.

 

[Reefahholic]

Recently switched from Bayer to Melafix.

That’s the second time I’ve heard of Melafix. Is this stuff any good?

What made you switch?

 

[TangingOut]

That’s the second time I’ve heard of Melafix. Is this stuff any good?

What made you switch?

After reading that it was more effective on AEFWs and that it's easier to see what falls off of the corals.

 

[Tom Stevens]

A few years ago Home Depot promised to phase out neonicotinoid pesticides and plants treated with them by 2018. Lowes, walmart, and True Value have followed suit, so I expect Bayer to become more difficult to find in the near future.

I just found BioAdvance Complete Insect Killer at Lowes (8/13/2018)... It had a yellow sticker so I think they are phasing out. It was $10 bucks for a big bottle.