do i need to dip lps ??
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Aqua-World PITT
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Yes, as always better safe than sorry. Use Tropic Marin Coral Dip
Justin74
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Do you need to? No.
Do some think it's a good idea? Evidently
Do I dip? No.
Several valid reasons to dip. If your dipping with TMC, or Lugols, the theory of dipping is to fight off any potential infection, whether its from a rough shipping transit or an accident in the display where it incurred damage to the skeleton and/or tissue . Or if the specimen appears to already be battling infection, such as 'brown jelly'. Such dips may be usefull, and many have claimed their use a success. Some have not had success with the product as well.
FW(not Lugols!) dips are used prevent most unwanted hitchhikers and predatorial varments.. such as mantis shrimp, crabs, many nudibranchs including zoa eating nudibranchs, but does NOT work for montipora eating nudibranchs/eggs and redbugs/eggs.
-Justin
Do some think it's a good idea? Evidently
Do I dip? No.
Several valid reasons to dip. If your dipping with TMC, or Lugols, the theory of dipping is to fight off any potential infection, whether its from a rough shipping transit or an accident in the display where it incurred damage to the skeleton and/or tissue . Or if the specimen appears to already be battling infection, such as 'brown jelly'. Such dips may be usefull, and many have claimed their use a success. Some have not had success with the product as well.
FW(not Lugols!) dips are used prevent most unwanted hitchhikers and predatorial varments.. such as mantis shrimp, crabs, many nudibranchs including zoa eating nudibranchs, but does NOT work for montipora eating nudibranchs/eggs and redbugs/eggs.
-Justin
As none of the above kills redbugs anyway..
one guy said red bug have eggs and other said no,,,what the h,,, who care better of dip them all then i don't have to worry about it,,
with one bottle of marin coral dip,,last long time,,,wont cost much,,
why would it be expensive unecessary plan?/ ,,,any body else please chim in here,,,quick thanks
with one bottle of marin coral dip,,last long time,,,wont cost much,,
why would it be expensive unecessary plan?/ ,,,any body else please chim in here,,,quick thanks
ILoveReefer
Premium Member
I have to agree with justin74 on this. Dipping really isn't needed in most situations. I think having a second tank setup is the best option. I have a 20g tank setup all the time for this purpose. New corals live in the tank for about a month before they enter the display. I don't use any treatments I just observe. Keeping an eye out for crabs, nudibranch, possibly damaged areas where infection may occur, etc... If all goes well they'll enter the display. If it doesn't a fresh water dip maybe necessary. If infection sets in lugols or some other treatment maybe a good idea. I really don't care for the idea of dipping corals immediately after receiving them. They're already stressed and I'd hate to stress them out even more.
Justin74
New member
My sentiments exactly. Even with infectious coral I dont dip with Lugols anymore for this very reason, and only feel this way after losing the coral anyway after I dipped it with Lugols. So for me, it's apparent that it could be successfull by reading that so many do it successfully, but just as apparent that it doesnt always work, or in my case.. ever worked.. Ive had 3 successful removals of brown jelly (where Lugols would be recommended) by simply syhponing the infection off and blowing any dead tissue off(in a bucket as not to spread).
If you research about redbugs though you'll find there is no reason for any concern or confusion regarding dipping every coral or even every sps for that matter. First off redbugs are obligate to Acropora. But whether they have eggs or not is irrelevant in this Forum and especially this thread!
-Justin
Aqua-World PITT
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I dip all my corals, for a 7 dollar bottle of TM dip that will last, vs. all the money and extra time i would spend if something happened. Better be safe than sorry. Here is the description straight from the box.
In many aquariums, parasites and microbial diseases can appear on new corals especially Acropora corals that are weakened and stressed by transport. Due to the lack of natural enemies, these parasites and diseases propagate and spread quickly in the aquarium. Since they are almost invisible to the naked eye the parasites are only perceived when damage is already substantial.
Therefore it is recommended to preventively treat all newly purchased Acropora corals with PRO-CORAL CURE and to apply PRO-CORAL CURE to all corals which have been attacked by flatworms. Treatment is done by a bath of 10-15 minutes.
Besides flatworms PRO-CORAL CURE is also effective against parasitic sea spiders (Pantopoda) and microbial diseases.
Tropic Marin PRO-CORAL CURE is a highly effective iodine preparation against parasitic flatworms that can be found on corals, especially Acropora.
Again, Better safe than sorry!
This is my opinion just getting it out there. People do things different.
In many aquariums, parasites and microbial diseases can appear on new corals especially Acropora corals that are weakened and stressed by transport. Due to the lack of natural enemies, these parasites and diseases propagate and spread quickly in the aquarium. Since they are almost invisible to the naked eye the parasites are only perceived when damage is already substantial.
Therefore it is recommended to preventively treat all newly purchased Acropora corals with PRO-CORAL CURE and to apply PRO-CORAL CURE to all corals which have been attacked by flatworms. Treatment is done by a bath of 10-15 minutes.
Besides flatworms PRO-CORAL CURE is also effective against parasitic sea spiders (Pantopoda) and microbial diseases.
Tropic Marin PRO-CORAL CURE is a highly effective iodine preparation against parasitic flatworms that can be found on corals, especially Acropora.
Again, Better safe than sorry!
This is my opinion just getting it out there. People do things different.
Aqua-World PITT
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Well.............I work at a store so thats why. The lowest price we ever sold it was $16
