Coral Dipping

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Jet

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Hello,

I've got a BioCube 14 that's been set up for just under two months. Everything is stable. I do 4-5 gallon water change every week. I'm interested in LPS, zoas/palys and softies. I'm just starting to buy coral and am curious how folks feel about coral dipping? Seems most think it's essential. Is there a product that is better than others? Do any get rid of eggs?
 
Jet said:
Hello,

I've got a BioCube 14 that's been set up for just under two months. Everything is stable. I do 4-5 gallon water change every week. I'm interested in LPS, zoas/palys and softies. I'm just starting to buy coral and am curious how folks feel about coral dipping? Seems most think it's essential. Is there a product that is better than others? Do any get rid of eggs?
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Read about dipping in Bayers ..

after dealing with most of the dips i think thats the best one IMO
 
That is very generous of you. I'll send you a PM.
I'm new to this forum and appreciate any help/advise that is offered.

Thanks.
 
Rozdab and Krishna, is that a reef product or is it an insect killer that you can use in your reef? Basically is it made specifically for reefs? Obviously it is safe for it but I am just interested in always learning more in this hobby of course and I have heard of using this to treat pests but I thought that was for pests already in the tank.

Is this just stronger than other dips?
 
Sorry for the thread hijack Jet.

To answer your question, I use Seachem reef dip. I found it to be effective and to date I have not gotten any unwanted visitors in my tank from it.

Here is a link to it...... http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/ReefDip.html Others may have more input on it.

Dipping in general is a necessity in my opinion and I think most would agree. Once you start dipping, you will notice all the little things that you might be bringing into your tank if you didn't dip. I dip all my corals before they go in my tank. I have also seen people dip their corals if they have not been opening or had issues and it resolves it sometimes. Do your research and you will see it is very important. You should always dip your corals. Even when getting frags from friends or a local fish store.
 
CoralN00b said:
Rozdab and Krishna, is that a reef product or is it an insect killer that you can use in your reef? Basically is it made specifically for reefs? Obviously it is safe for it but I am just interested in always learning more in this hobby of course and I have heard of using this to treat pests but I thought that was for pests already in the tank.

Is this just stronger than other dips?
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it is an insecticide outside reefing .. but many ppl are using the bayers dip exclusively to dip frags and corals these days.

i used to share the same sentiment about using only things that are made for reefing in my tank but kinda changing my idea about it recently. i still use Revive and think it does a good job but soon will be using bayers (reading and researching about it now)
 
CoralN00b said:
Sorry for the thread hijack Jet.

To answer your question, I use Seachem reef dip. I found it to be effective and to date I have not gotten any unwanted visitors in my tank from it.

Here is a link to it...... http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/ReefDip.html Others may have more input on it.

Dipping in general is a necessity in my opinion and I think most would agree. Once you start dipping, you will notice all the little things that you might be bringing into your tank if you didn't dip. I dip all my corals before they go in my tank. I have also seen people dip their corals if they have not been opening or had issues and it resolves it sometimes. Do your research and you will see it is very important. You should always dip your corals. Even when getting frags from friends or a local fish store.
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Hijack away! I want this kind of information. There's so much to read in all varied forums I get overwhelmed.

I'm from California, I'm hesitant to use pesticides or chemicals (in my home or body) of any kind unless it's absolutely necessary. I'd rather read local folks first hand experiences too.

Much thanks everyone.
 
I read last night that Bayers is good for SPS, since more "critters" are on/in them but may be overkill for LPS, softies and zoas. But I've also seen nudis decimate a tank full of zoas very quickly.

Does anyone have experiece using it with LPS, softies, zoas?

Also, what is the process? Acclimate the coral then dip OR dip and then acclimate? Does it matter?

Appreciate everyone's responses.
 
Jet said:
I read last night that Bayers is good for SPS, since more "critters" are on/in them but may be overkill for LPS, softies and zoas. But I've also seen nudis decimate a tank full of zoas very quickly.

Does anyone have experiece using it with LPS, softies, zoas?

Also, what is the process? Acclimate the coral then dip OR dip and then acclimate? Does it matter?

Appreciate everyone's responses.
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I can't speak to the bayer dip specifically but i can help with the process.

Some people take the coral off the frag plug or rubble but i do not. I mainly have zoas and polyps so it is tough to remove them.

The dip will have instructions. The bayer you can find online.

The way i do it is to use the water you receive with the frag. Put it in a cup or bucket and use the proper amount of dip. Again, the dip will tell you.

Leave the coral for the proper amount of time. Then remove it and have a cup of your tank water to put it in. Leave it for about 15 minutes and then place it in your tank.

This is just my method. I have heard of people drip acclimating coral but i don't. I never had a problem.

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U can use bayer on all corals that i know of i use on mine sps acans zoas shrooms. I also always take corals of plugs zoas too i always find critters under the glue. I always try get fresh cut sps from tips most critters lay eggs on the base and dips dont kill eggs. Ive used revive mainly for injured corals and bayor as the pesticide per say. I get it at ace hardware theres so many make sure u google and get right one
 
If you use the Bayer product be aware of strength and product you choose. It will make a difference in the solution. The Bayer product is available at most any big box store.
Also, PLEASE DON'T GO WITH "If SOME IS GOOD, MORE IS BETTER" when mixing. I am a horticulturist by education and profession, I see homeowners not follow directions on chemicals/fertilizer all the time with horrible results in their landscape.
 
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