what kind of dip do u guys use for your lps?

[ktar]

i was just wondering what everyone is using.

 

[John Kelly]

SeaChem Reef Dip

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10029492#post10029492 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by John Kelly
SeaChem Reef Dip

cool--never heard of this product before--then again I am from Canada
I assume it is a hypo saline solution?

 

[TomDe]

I use interceptor (6) hrs then betadine (1/2)hr. The intercepor is for red bugs that I use for all corals since I keep SPS. If you do not keep SPS, Betadine for 1/2 hour and an inspection should be ok.

 

[J. Montgomery]

Anyone use Lugol's for dipping LPS?

Tom, what type of betadine are you using and how much?

 

[GMAX]

Saltwater as in I visually inspect them out of water and unless I see an issue, I just dunk them in!

 

[John Kelly]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10029509#post10029509 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
cool--never heard of this product before--then again I am from Canada
I assume it is a hypo saline solution?

No. It is used with water from the tank, but it will clean rocks/corals of flatworms. It contains iodine and is used as a disinfectant. I've used it on many corals as a preventative and as a treatment from brown jelly over the past couple of years.
There are several other similar products on the market.

 

[32flavors]

I've never dipped, but I'm really interested in it--can anyone explain their method in a little more detail? Thanks!!

 

[iflytoohigh]

i've used lugols with LPS before. i usually use a few squirts in the bag i get from the LFS and let it acclimate to the temperature of my tank. i gradually add more and more of my own water into the bag as well. i usually dip for 15-20 minutes. lugols kills off invertabrates pretty well. i do a visual check , and then plop them right in the tank.

 

[ktar]

when you use lugol dip is it with tank water or is it with RO water. does any dip their lps in fresh water.

 

[Aquarist007]

I would assume they are using saltwater since they are putting it right in the bag from the supplier

 

[Aquarist007]

I would also appreciate it if some could explain how you do a fresh water dip
Scott

 

[pgammon]

I've used Lugols on my LPS corals. I use tank water and follow directions on the bottle. It has usually worked for me on corals that are not looking hot. Wet Web Media has some good info on fresh water dips. HTH.