Bayer Advanced for Coral dip- review and conclusion

[FireWater]

I saw this after I posted in the Monti eating nudibranch thread. This is the method I've chosen for my new additions.

[coralreefexplore]

What Is IMO and AEFW?

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[FireWater]

IMO is "in my opinion"
AEFW is "acro eating flatworms"

[coralreefexplore]

Thank you. Also would this type of dip work on hammers, Duncans, etc.

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[FireWater]

I have never used it on those particular corals. The method was discovered and used for sps, mainly to eradicate AEFW and red bugs. Most of the pests on lps and softies are easily eradicated with less harsh dips.

[Justin]

I was reading about this type of dip on rc. I'll have to try it when I eventually move my sticks over to my new setup.


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[furam28]

Every frag that goes into my tank goes through a Bayer dip. No exception. There are too many nasty pests out there, and too many horror stories about whole tank infestations. Especially if you have a mixed reef (softies, LPS and SPS), this dip is a must. I have dipped at least a few dozen frags and so far I have only lost a fruitloop zoa frag - but i don't have any reason to believe it was the dip. Fruitloops are notorious melters and it was probably not a healthy frag to begin with. My regimen:

100 mL (half cup) tank water in a disposable plastic cup
add 10 mL bayer dip and swirl
put the frag in for 5 min. stir gently or rock the cup to make sure the dip gets in to all the nooks and crannies. if you look from below you will see pods and worms twisting and dying.
remove the frag. gently shake off as much of the dip. put it in a fresh cup with fresh tank water to rinse off any remaining dip. repeat with another fresh half cup of tank water to remove any traces of dip
now you can put it in your display tank or quarantine tank

So far from my experience the Bayer dip is 100% harmless to the corals even at such high concentrations. However they are deadly to crustaceans - pods, shrimps... As long as you don't inadvertently poison your whole tank with the bayer dip... Also, I wear gloves and do everything at my bathroom sink and wash everything off thoroughly. Like any strong pesticide, these are basic safety measures you should take.