Coral Dips?

[liverock27]

I was wondering if I could use the same dip methoid I use for Zoos on LPS and softies? I use Lugol's Iodine and Flatworm exit in Ro water. I dip them for 5-10 mins. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[xyzpdq0121]

Ya, I do not see why not... I dip in iodine and saltwater for about 30 min anything from Softies to SPS.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

SPS are a lot more sensitive to FW dips that softies or LPS. It can be done, but done with caution.

 

[cameron]

I had a couple bad experiences with freshwater SPS dips personally, but you should be able to do them as Panda mentioned with care.

 

[xyzpdq0121]

Oops.. I missed the FW part... Ya be careful... With iodine and FW exit I think you are fine and would be doing it in Saltwater instead.

 

[liverock27]

Would you suggest doing all coraldips in saltwater instead of RO water?

 

[cameron]

I do mine in a Furan, Exit and Pro Coral Cure using saltwater.

 

[liverock27]

Will that dip work to make sure I don't import any Nudis in on my zoos?

 

[cameron]

It will kill live nudis, but eggs won't be killed. Freshwater won't do it either. For that matter, nothing will that I know of. QT and/or careful examination is the only way I know to deal with it ahead of time.

 

[liverock27]

Thanks for the input all.

 

[liverock27]

Is Furan a name brand? If not what is a good brand and a good place to get it?

 

[FutureInterest]

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Here's a look at what the eggs look like for zoa eating nudis. The eggs are very resilient... the coral will dye from the dip before the eggs do.

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Furan-2.