Coral Dipping

[bwitchn]

Thanks for your help and support on the following questions. Really appreciate it.

I am getting my first Coral tomorrow and I plan to dip it in Coral Rx. Need advice on the procedure for dipping it and placement in the DT.

When I first open the bag, do I remove the Coral and transfer it to the dipping container with the solution?

Should the Coral be exposed to air in transferring from bag to dipping container?

If not, then what is the best and proper procedure for transferring the Coral from the bag to the dipping solution?

Same question applies for transferring the Coral from the dipping solution to the Fresh Saltwater rinse prior to placing in the DT?

What is then the proper procedure for transferring from the Saltwater rinse container to the DT?

Do I need to acclimate the Coral first from the bag to the dipping container? and then to the DT?

Are there any video's on proper procedures for Coral dipping?

Lastly, the base rock the Coral is placed on when I first get it, does that stay with the Coral? Or do I remove the actual Coral from the base rock it comes with and place it on the rocks in my DT?

What is the best way to handle the Corals? With my hands?

Thanks.

 

[StephLionfish]

Here's what I do. I use those plastic 1g ice cream containers for my corals, so I acclimate them in that, then once I've acclimated it, I pour x amount of solution into the water. The bottle will tell you how much to use per gallon, and how long to leave the coral in it. Swish the water around while the coral's sitting in the solution+saltwater. After the time is up, I pick the coral up and shake it around roughly in the same water, then I swish in in some fresh saltwater.
Then I place it in the tank.
I've never used CoralRx, but I'm assuming they all work the same.
No need for a video, just do as the bottle says, and you'll be fine.
I wear disposable rubber gloves when I handle the coral dip.
Keep the coral on the rock it came on. It's a frag plug, and you may hurt the coral by taking it off, also the plug helps when you are trying to put in in the rocks.
You can leave the coral out of water for a minute or two. It won't hurt it, but I wouldn't leave the coral on the counter then go get something to eat or go shopping

 

[bwitchn]

Thanks. Helps a lot. Now i'm comfortable.

 

[Ion Innovations]

Is this necessary if the coral is from a very reputable source?

 

[Ion Innovations]

Is this necessary if the coral is from a very reputable source?

For example a close friends tank whom you trust.