Coral Dips?

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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.
 
Ya, I do not see why not... I dip in iodine and saltwater for about 30 min anything from Softies to SPS.
 
SPS are a lot more sensitive to FW dips that softies or LPS. It can be done, but done with caution.
 
I had a couple bad experiences with freshwater SPS dips personally, but you should be able to do them as Panda mentioned with care.
 
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.
 
Would you suggest doing all coraldips in saltwater instead of RO water?
 
Will that dip work to make sure I don't import any Nudis in on my zoos?
 
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.
 
Is Furan a name brand? If not what is a good brand and a good place to get it?
 
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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.
 
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