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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Pygmey, Jul 6, 2014.

  1. Jul 6, 2014 #1
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    What is everyone using to dip their corals?
     
  2. Jul 6, 2014 #2
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Revive
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2014 #3
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    For fragging or pre at and introduction?
     
  4. Jul 6, 2014 #4
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Both
     
  5. Jul 6, 2014 #5
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    Gotcha! Generally for fragging some good ole iodine. For general use I don't dip, just acclimate and qt. Then wait and watch. For sps red bugs interceptor works well. Coral Rx is great for flat works on spa as well. Otherwise I don't dip much just acclimate and watch them ready from there.
     
  6. Jul 6, 2014 #6
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    Bayer insecticide works great for coral dip and is relatively cheap.
     
  7. Jul 6, 2014 #7
    hart

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    Bayer.
     
  8. Jul 6, 2014 #8
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    All of the above! Flatworm Exit when needed also. Furan 2 for zoapox
     
  9. Jul 7, 2014 #9
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

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    Bayer +1
     
  10. Jul 7, 2014 #10
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Bayer
     
  11. Jul 7, 2014 #11
    OneFishTwoFish Ames

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    i think i am currently having an outbreak of zoa eating nudis... so would this bayer stuff work? and could you guys give me a step by step on how to dip... never done this before
     
  12. Jul 7, 2014 #12
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    Here is a link to one of the better discussions I've seen on using Bayer (and what I used as a reference to get started): http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/general-sps-discussion/100496-bayer-insecticide-coral-dip.html

    Yes, it will kill the nudi's, if you take your corals out and dip them. Having said that, since they are already in your tank I don't think it will be 100% effective because you likely won't get them all and their eggs. Having never had them in my tank I will defer to those who have had this experience and how they got rid of them. Good luck!
     
  13. Jul 7, 2014 #13
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have used Coral RX, Revive, Melafix, Seachem Coral Disenfectant, Tropic Marin Pro Corals and Bayer

    Coral RX and Revive seem to be the same thing. Usually do this for a stronger dip.
    Melafix seems to work well at irritating pests so you can see them running around. I like this one
    Seachem is great for after fragging or if a coral is receding or zoas not opening. It is heavy iodine and seems to work well
    Tropic Marin Pro was nice for red bugs
    Bayer - Wow this stuff has some serious punch.. Weird to say but I think the Zoas look "cleaner" after using this..
     
  14. Jul 7, 2014 #14
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Look VERY CLOSELY for the nudi's and their eggs/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif They love too hide between the polyps and under plugs/rocks! Pics are helpful so you know what you are looking for...Make sure you always dip when receiving new corals and QT/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif What people don't often think about is they(any pest for that matter) can come in on anything...snails, chaeto, etc.... Be diligent and you can get rid of them in the tank /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif Good luck!






     

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