Zoa Infection?

[John3]

Well my Rastas are fully open today, so I’m going to credit the dips.

 

[Ben Weaver]

Well my Rastas are fully open today, so I’m going to credit the dips.

Awesome! Have you noticed ot spread to any other zoas?
Also did you have all three dips mixed or seperate??

 

[danschoenherr]

The dips I was referring to were Coral RX, Hydrogen Peroxide, Lugols and Furan 2.
I agree, the calcium does seem on the low side, and I believe it would need to be higher to keep the others stable if I understand that correctly. I think ALK stability is key to coral health and growth as long as the other parameters are in range.
I also had/have the problems with random infections on zoas while my LPS all looked excellent, so I do not think it is water quality related.
I've been thinking about dosing Iodide too, but need to get a test kit first

 

[John3]

They were seperate dips.

I did:

3% peroxide 50/50 with tank water for 2 mins. Then into coral rx for 2-3 mins and finally into iodine for 2-3 mins. I also lightly brushed the brown film while in peroxide with a kids paint brush.

I’m gonna say the peroxide killed the brown film and the other 2 dips helped in recovery.

 

[Ben Weaver]

They were seperate dips.

I did:

3% peroxide 50/50 with tank water for 2 mins. Then into coral rx for 2-3 mins and finally into iodine for 2-3 mins. I also lightly brushed the brown film while in peroxide with a kids paint brush.

I’m gonna say the peroxide killed the brown film and the other 2 dips helped in recovery.

Ok I figured :)
That sounds like a good routine. How often did you dip them?

 

[John3]

Just 1 time and it’s now been 4-5 days since.

 

[Marcus McConnell]

Don't know if this will help but it does give some ideas

 

[Ben Weaver]

Thanks for that. I am interested in hearing if others have noticed this!

 

[Marcus McConnell]

I personally don't know, no experience with salt water yet, still in the process of converting my freshie over to a reefer