SPS Acclimation

[Sisterlimonpot]

Qt is the right way to do things however the percentage of reefers that actually set up and maintain a qt is pretty low.

With all the different approaches of treating the tank for aefw or red bugs, qt seems like too much of a hassle.

Let me also put out a disclaimer that when I purchase coral I get them from trusted sources and the chance of something getting into my tank are slim. I have thrown away corals that were won in raffles because I don't trust the source.

 

[spicytuna]

+1

Being able to find a local reefer who has a very successfull sps dominated tank is a great place to get your frags. I don't have the time or space for a dedicated QT, so it's just temp, and dunk for me, no dips. I however only buy acros from one person, and I run my alk the same as him, so I guess I'm fortunate in that aspect. The one time I bought an acro on impulse from a LFS, I got both red bugs and aefw's. since then I've never bought a single coral from any store, just trusted reefers.

Qt is the right way to do things however the percentage of reefers that actually set up and maintain a qt is pretty low.

With all the different approaches of treating the tank for aefw or red bugs, qt seems like too much of a hassle.

Let me also put out a disclaimer that when I purchase coral I get them from trusted sources and the chance of something getting into my tank are slim. I have thrown away corals that were won in raffles because I don't trust the source.

 

[BrianN]

If you bought your SPSs from a well known reefers or someone you know, you can skip the QT part. Otherwise, QT is a good idea. Again temp, dip, dump is the way to go.

 

[64Ivy]

I'll temp acclimate for about 15, drip because...well, why the heck not, then dip. Using Bayer's these days due to some casualties with 'deepwater' frags when dipped in Revive and Rx. I'll occasionally still do a 6-hour Interceptor bath if I'm highly suspect of the frag.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

If you bought your SPSs from a well known reefers or someone you know, you can skip the QT part. Otherwise, QT is a good idea. Again temp, dip, dump is the way to go.

Personally, I wouldn't be that trusting. When I give away coral, and the person asks if I have anything in my tank, I tell them, "Not that I'm aware of but you should at least dip them before you add them into your tank". It's just good practice plus that person may have an issue that they are unaware of and dipping is one of those easy things to do just to be on the safe side.

 

[stevedola]

I float the bag for 10 minutes to bring to temp, remove and use half the water from the frag to 15 min dip with the occasional basting/blowing off the coral to shake the buggies and reserve the extra water for a rinse and acclimate by adding small amounts of tank water to the rinse container. float 5 minutes and place in tank but dont add any water from other tanks.

in a perfect world we would all QT but not everyone has the space/time/ect...its all a waiting game but these dips do reduce your chance of being exposed which is all many of us can do. to not dip is just plain dumb...unless you dont value the corals youve been raising and cultivating for the last few years.

 

[FranktheTankTx]

Bringing an old thread back...
Any reason why adding an interceptor bath would be a bad idea? If not, how long? Before or after Coral Rx?
Freshwater dip, too??

 

[BfishLpond78]

Can someone give me a rough QT setup? I'm thinking a small 5 gallon tank with powerhead, heater and like a coralife mini fixture...use tank water from DT?

What procedures would someone follow while observing QT? Magnifying lens to inspect?
How long to QT for?
Use of Bayer dip for AEFW?

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[REEF SMAC]

the percentage of reefers that actually set up and maintain a qt is pretty low.

I agree. Pretty sad fact actually.

This is exactly what makes the use of a QT just that much more important.

With all the different approaches of treating the tank for aefw or red bugs, qt seems like too much of a hassle.

Please share some of those different approaches that are somehow easier than implementing some sort of QT.

Is QT really that much of a hassle when compared to ridding your tank of some kind of pest?

Or is it really that too many reefers are just so anxious to see their newest acquisition in their DT, that they just can't stand to wait the extra 3 weeks in a QT?

Those same reefers will be the first ones to post in another thread that "patience" is what it takes to have a sucessful reef.

 

[reeffreak75]

Personally, I wouldn't be that trusting. When I give away coral, and the person asks if I have anything in my tank, I tell them, "Not that I'm aware of but you should at least dip them before you add them into your tank". It's just good practice plus that person may have an issue that they are unaware of and dipping is one of those easy things to do just to be on the safe side.

Ur totally right...I trust my reef buddies. But I have had too many bad experiences...I got red bugs twice never got flatworms. Thank god...now I rinse the bag in the sink then acclimate and then dip it for 15 minutes with revive then. It goes straight to my tank ....it might not kill everything but at least it lowers my chances.....I reather loose one coral no matter how expensive it is..I reather lose one coral then my whole tank....

 

[willietang021]

I float the bags inside the tank to get the temp about right, then pour 1/2 the bag water out and pour the same amount of tank water into the bag. 15 mins later, dip in coral RX and then place them in the tank. no problem ever