Dipping Corals

[tim k]

I knew I was getting close to buying my first Corals so I was researching the best and safest way to introduce them to the DT.

Well the smartest thing is to Quarantine everything before it goes into the DT unfortunately I just don't have the proper set up YET for Coral , YET.

So the next best thing is dipping them.
I dipped my new Corals in Melafix at 1ml per approximately 2g of tank water and I could not believe the stuff that came crawling out of the Coral.

So if you can't put your Corals in a QT at least dip them it's very easy and cheap insurance.

Tim K

[rageybug]

Good tip... I've never thought to quarantine corals before. They just go straight into the display tank.

[unleashed]

Lots people do not realise that corals and shrimps etc can harbour itch.

If you want a totally itch free tank, you need to do the following:

Keep the tank completely fishless with no new additions (coral, live rock shrimps included) for at least 8 weeks

All shrimps, live rock and coral must go into quarantine for at least 8 weeks without any fish part of that quarantine system

All fish must be treated with copper and hyposalinity for approximately 8 weeks

[tim k]

Lots people do not realise that corals and shrimps etc can harbour itch.

If you want a totally itch free tank, you need to do the following:

Keep the tank completely fishless with no new additions (coral, live rock shrimps included) for at least 8 weeks

All shrimps, live rock and coral must go into quarantine for at least 8 weeks without any fish part of that quarantine system

All fish must be treated with copper and hyposalinity for approximately 8 weeks

Unfortunately most people either don't know they should quarantine or are not set up to quarantine corals properly.

My QT is great for fish but I need to upgrade the lighting so I can keep corals and I will soon.
But if you are not ready or can't quarantine you should at least dip.
You will be amazed at what falls off the coral , flatworms Nudibranches , Bristle stars , red worms etc.

Tim K

[unleashed]

you don't want to QT inverts in the same tank as you QT fish in. Any medications stay within a tank even if you completely drain and scrub it. These medications will/can kill inverts

[tim k]

you don't want to QT inverts in the same tank as you QT fish in. Any medications stay within a tank even if you completely drain and scrub it. These medications will/can kill inverts


Great point , like I need a reason to buy another tank LOL.

Tim K