coral skeletons from caribbean safe?

[cfarrow2]

My in-laws just got back from Isla Mujeres (5-10 miles from Cancun) and brought back some coral skeletons they found while snorkeling/scuba diving. The idea being that I would put them in my tank. They look like they were brain corals. Is there a recipe for cleaning these things before I put them in the tank? I was thinking vinegar, but i'm not sure. Any suggestions?

 

[KDodds]

Cure as you would normal LR, but be aware that mixing Pacific and Atlantic origins will open the door for pathogens to which non-local fish species may not have immunities.

 

[Blown 346]

You could boil them, that will kill any type of parasites, impurities the coral might have.

 

[cfarrow2]

I like that idea. No fuss, no muss. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[Reef'in Colorado]

I wouldn't worry about it at all. I have brought coral home from that area and put it right into my reefs without any issues. I even have live rock,zoos, rics, sps, hermits, snails and a couple fish that have come home with me from the Mayan Riveria over the years.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Safe for the tank, not for the collector. Taking coral skeleton and rock from carribean areas is illegal.