Help! Why did almost everything die!!!

[coralfish]

Will dipping rid coral of common parasites, in all stages? I thought Ich tomonts were almost bulletproof. I've been in SW for many years, but am still in the learning phase (8 yrs) when it comes to coral. I got the "QT everything" mentality from a real pro----not that she can't be wrong.

No it will not...the only way to really be sure is to QT everything, but dipping will get rid of some of the "bugs" that eat corals.

 

[RBU1]

Good advice, but corals can be dipped and really should be prior to being put into the DT. Also, NEVER put any more water from the LFS into your tank than necessary. As it is nearly impossible to keep ANY LFS water from entering your system, Never just dump a fish or coral in allowing the LFS water to enter your system.

Dipping a coral will do nothing to get rid of crypt in the cyst form. So if you are unlucky enough to have all your fish die....Take it as a learning expierience and QT your new fish, leaving your main tank fallow for 10 weeks. It will be more rewarding in the long run. Load up your main tank with inverts and corals, but start your 10 weeks count down after your last addition.