How do you prep corals?

[aquasport24]

How do you prep (pest control) your corals SPS, LPS and Zoas before you place them in the display tank? thx.

[ErikH]

Lugol's

[Jonthefishguy]

Treat each coral as if it were infected and treat for parasites before placing them in the display or coral tank for resale.

[Joshua]

SeaChem Reef Dip and RO/DI if I'm worried about them, but usually I just set them out on the brace for about 30 seconds and just plop them in.

[JeffCo]

This is what I do for EVERY coral that goes in my tank:

If it's a maricultured or wild colony, I usually try to cut the coral off of the base it's on, that's where the AEFW hide. Then follow the steps below. For frags I just go straight to the list below.

1. I place them in a large tupperware container with a small powerhead for flow to treat the corals & spray them with a turkey baster to see if any AEFW come off.
2. 6 hr soak in saltwater and Interceptor to get rid of redbugs
3. 20 minute dip in Revive coral cleaner
4. 15 minute dip in Lugols
5. Then I inspect the coral with a pair of Jewelers magnifying glasses with a bright light to see if there are still any pests. I also scrape anything off with a razer blade that looks suspect.
6. Then I put the corals in my frag tank for about a day or two and inspect every day to make sure the coral is healthy and pest free.

Ever since I had the AEFW wipe out my corals, i am very meticulous about dipping. I have been pest free since I started this.

[aquasport24]

Darn Jeff. Is that it? No wonder your tank looks so healthy and money draining(my money).

[JeffCo]

Yea, that's about it, makes me think twice sometimes when I want new corals. When I do get them, it's a loooong day.

[cpreefguy]

Cut the base off, then Fluke tabs, then Lugols