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There are a lot of choices and methods when it comes to dipping. Most are simply a matter of preference. We use Coral Rx as described in the directions on it. The most important things to keep in mind is to use a turkey baster and gently push water into all the nooks and crannies of the coral to flush out any pests that are stunned by the chemicals in the dip. If they are stunned but not killed and not removed, chances are they will recover once placed back in the tank. After a dip I like to put the corals in a clean white container without dip medicine. Continue to use the turkey baster to really make sure nothing else is on them. Letting them sit for 10 minutes or so will also help to purge the medicine from the tissues so it doesn't contaminate the main system. For large scale dipping one should employ fresh carbon in this container and in the display tank to really make sure the medicine is removed. Also keep in mind that certain corals like smooth skin acro do not respond well to dips so extra care should be used when trying to dip them.What are the most common ways to dip corals? What is the best way?
More specifically what's in or not b in the water? How long do you leave them in? Etc.