What coral dip does the great BC use now?

[HM3105]

Hi Adam,

I was wondering what coral dip you're using now. I remember at one point you were testing at Polylab's Reef Primer and then in the Chaeto thread you mentioned using Expel for the Chaeto.

Anyway, I was just curious. I've used Bayer like a lot of other people but I have a toddler now and honestly it scares me to have it in the house.

Thank you for your time!

 

[Bryknicks]

I believe he still uses Bayer based on a recent post that I saw from him. Are you afraid of storing the Bayer or when using around the child?

 

[HM3105]

I believe he still uses Bayer based on a recent post that I saw from him. Are you afraid of storing the Bayer or when using around the child?

Storing, it's in a closet with child proofing stuff to keep him out of it. I don't use it when he is around at all.

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

From what I know, he no longer uses Bayer and has switched to a combination of UWC Expel and Polyp Labs Reef Primer.

 

[Battlecorals]

Been using a mix of UWC expel and polyp lab primer a while now here's a thread and brief discussion that touches on it

MY OWN DIPPING REGIMEN, WITH IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE AND THE TRUTH ABOUT USING BAYER

Conversation has primarily been about corals, but I’m super curious about a possible dip for snails. When you say “any living/moving critter” are you including snails? If so, that would be awesome! Thanks. Take a toothbrush and peroxide to shell, usually gets rid of any algae hitchhikers...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[scotto]

I'll post in the main thread, but if you could not acquire Expel (we're in Australia), would CoralRx be the alternative? I'm assuming it is not as effective however.

 

[lynn.reef.nerd]

@Battlecorals have you looked at Potassium Chloride as a dip before?

 

[Battlecorals]

@Battlecorals have you looked at Potassium Chloride as a dip before?

I believe that the polyp lab primer is basically a potassium-based dip

 

[Battlecorals]

I'll post in the main thread, but if you could not acquire Expel (we're in Australia), would CoralRx be the alternative? I'm assuming it is not as effective however.

Id go with polyp lab primer over coral rx for sps

 

[scotto]

Id go with polyp lab primer over coral rx for sps

And you wouldn't combine it with another oil/botanical based or other type of dip to get the "scorched earth" effect? I'm just worried about Primer's efficacy on red/black bugs if its being used as a sole dip. Wishing hard we can bring in Expel!