Incoming Coral Procedure

[Europhyllia]

I've only used Reef Dip so far for new corals but have found out it's more of a treatment for bacterial stuff etc. than to kill pests.

John recently posted this interesting article:
http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/resources.asp?show=15

and with me starting over with a new tank I was considering using a more bullet proof approach to reef keeping/adding livestock.

How would all this dipping work? Drip acclimate to each dip? (since one is malachite presumably in saltwater and one is Lugols in RODI) Or just try and adjust pH
Dip one after another or give it a day in between?
In the 1 week quarantine what kind of lighting will be needed on the quarantine tank?
Can they 'wing it' on low light for that amount of time or is good lighting really crucial for that week?

[Europhyllia]

anyone?

[ramsey]

I'm curious about this as well. I'm sick of bringing in hitchhikers.

[ismvel]

I have been using Logol's. I don't know about any of that other stuff, unfortunately.

[kkiel02]

I dip in the kent Tech D. So far so good, although I think I have been hearing a pistol shrimp snap today.

[justahobby]

http://reefbuilders.com/2010/03/29/uses-for-hydrogen-peroxide-in-the-aquarium-algae-removal/


I have been finding that hydrogen peroxide has many more uses, rather than just the removal of algae.There are many more uses for hydrogen peroxide that I will discuss at a later date, among them flatworm and nudibranchs dips, and aiptasia removal. In the meantime happy reefing.

[StevenSeas]

I could see Hydrogen peroxide as a useful dip for flatworms and nudibranchs however I believe it would be risky. If I remember what I was told correctly about adding hydrogen peroxide to water, it will instantly release pure 02 into the system as well as kill any kind of biofilter, so it could potenially be detrimental to the coral???. People with ponds use this method on really hot summer days when their fish are gasping for air because warm watter doesnt hold as much oxygen as cold water.

just read the link very informational

[Europhyllia]

I usually like the bluezoo advice but the malachite green stuff seems a bit worrisome:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/malachitegreen.htm

http://wetwebmedia.com/dips_baths.htm

[phippsj]

Lugols and Flatworm exit.

[FireWater]

Karin, remember the mining gopher look? I dip with seachem reef dip and then thoroughly inspect everything with the headlamp and a pair of jewelers glasses. A nano or small tank set up with flow will help as well to keep an eye on the coral after the dip. As far as health of the coral - you always take a chance. I have only lost a few of frags by my dipping methods. 2 of which I accidentally dropped on the tile floor. As far as acclimating to each dip, I will admit I am horrible about that.