Coral RX Dip?

[Mr Cob]

I was thinking about picking some up. Anyone use it? Got any feedback.

Just looking for a one dip solution for incoming corals.

[txg8gxp]

I have used it about 4 times w/o any issues.

[Mr Cob]

do you like it? Will you buy it again after you are out?

[txg8gxp]

Yes, it seems like good stuff...it even smell like a medication. Yes I will keep it in my dipping routine

[stoneroller]

Ditto. I picked mine up from ReefKoi at LMAR. Just follow directions...

[Europhyllia]

I got some from Stephen and like it. I am not sure how effective it is at killing parasites. I don't have any (I hope).
It smells nice. Sort of herbal-y/pinesol like
And the corals don't seem to be bothered by it

[stoneroller]

It kills pests pretty well; worms come flying off with a little shake. Pods don't like it either.

[Mr Cob]

Any comments on red bugs or nudis?

[stoneroller]

No experience with nudi and coral rx pro but they are probably one of the most sensitive. I expect it to work on nudis. No exp. with redbugs, knock on wood.

[Mr Cob]

Ok, I picked up some of this stuff recently and I love it. Seems like a great "all in one" solution. It covers the following as per the label:

Coral Rx is effective in removing the following parasites:
- Acropora Eating Flatworms (AEFW)
- Montipora Eating Nudibranchs
- Bristleworms
- Zoanthid Eating Spiders
- Red Flatworms

Also aids in the treatment of:
- Filamentous Hair Algae
- Rapid Tissue Necrosis (RTN)
- Slow Tissue Necrosis (STN)
- Bacterial Infections & More


I used it lastnight on some frags that have hair algae and showing signs of bacterial infections or light tissue dammage. I don't have any pests but do have pods, serpent sea stars and a few asterinas in the 55g. I made sure each of the frags had some with them and they fell off the corals within a few seconds using the recommended dosage. After a few minutes they were dead.

All corals looked great upon adding them back to the tank and with less algae.

Adding to my lign-up:

-Coral RX for dipping new corals to (prevent pests and bacterial infections + corals with algae around them)
-Brightwell Aquatics MediCoral Dip for freshly cut frags and mother colonies to help healing in general

I'd like to thank the pods and serpent stars for their sacrifice in this testing! Thanks guys, your dedication to the betterment of my reef is much appreciated!

[alexdmg]

Nice! Thanks for sharing your research, I have to get me a bottle too.

[Europhyllia]

Poor serpent stars. :(
I offer refuge to any other serpent stars currently endangered in Mr Cob's Reefland.

[Mr Cob]

^haha! LOL!!!!!!!!!! No pain no gain, right?

If it makes you feel better it was only 3 little ones and each one was missing an arm or two. I felt bad....but it was to advance science.

[txg8gxp]

I have been very happy with coral rx. I will keep it in my dipping kit for sure.

[Europhyllia]

They have kind of weird video on it. Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoX1-dFppYQ

[txg8gxp]

hahahahaha thats awesome

[Kristy]

Wacky fun with parasites. Karin, just when I think I've got you figured out, you go and post something like this! :D

[Europhyllia]

Karin, just when I think I've got you figured out, you go and post something like this! :D
Yes many facets to my madness. ;)