Quarantine of new frags / Dips

[zooboy74]

I’m paranoid about a new zoo frag about to go into the tank. It came out from the ocean. Does anyone have specific quarantine procedures? Also, I know Mucho Reef’s dip works good, but, has anyone used Kent Marine’s Tech D too? (maybe in addition to…)

Thanks

 

[edwing206]

I always run mine under the faucet for a little bit.
Have never had a zoa problem to this day.

 

[dc_909]

Inspect very closely. I just got a frag yesterday and after inspection found 2 tiny crabs. The frag was only 2x1 inches.

 

[zooboy74]

My number one concern is Nudi Branch egg sacks that can be hidden and hard to find. Does any one know how long they take to hatch if I miss a patch of eggs? The same goes for live rock.

Thank you.

 

[Racenrich]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9529136#post9529136 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edwing206
I always run mine under the faucet for a little bit.
Have never had a zoa problem to this day.

i second that...nothing like a fresh water dip.....
On one thread i posted on: did i get the HEAT for stating that i do that.....you'll be amazed on how much will come off the rock!
Haven't lost any zoos by this method as well....

I've read another route it hyper-salinity....1.030 or higher......will eradicate all pests???

 

[mfindell]

fresh water

fresh water

I had a batch of zoas come in with a fungas and figured what can fresh water hurt???? I sprayed those suckers good with city tap water for a few minutes. Wow.....to my amazement they not only lived but no more fungas!!! Now I rinse all mother colonies (zoas only) with fresh tap water and I have LOTS of healthy colonies.

 

[kimboslice]

really u guys run it under regular tap water?? what about matching temp and ph?? im a zooanthid newbie that needs help

 

[staninct]

kimbo, zoas are VERY hardy for the most part and you'd be suprised at what it takes to kill them! I've received them in a broken bag and they were basically damp for two days, and they all survived. I've also had them in water as low as 55 degrees and as high as 85. I actually dip mine in a cup of tank water and iodine. Do a search and you will see how this works. Never had a problem with my zoas, best of luck to you!

 

[rsteagall]

Tap water? Chlorine and all? What about temperature?

 

[edwing206]

Doesn't really matter about the temp or chlorine because they don't stay in tap water for days, just mintues or seconds.

 

[ct_vol]

I dip everything that goes into my tank... I usually use TMPCC... I'm very paranoid about introducing predators to my tank...

 

[650-IS350]

I've heard although expensive TMPCC is The best dip for all type of new stuff goin in to your tank... compare $26 to a loss of $$$$$$$ in your tank...