Best dip for pre/post-QT?
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There are a number of products which claim to knock off "surface" parasites & worms before a fish goes into QT: Paraguard, Hydroplex, etc.
However, the only thing that is scientifically proven to do that is a good ol' fashioned 5 min FW dip: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/freshwater-dip.248898/
However, the only thing that is scientifically proven to do that is a good ol' fashioned 5 min FW dip: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/freshwater-dip.248898/
melypr1985
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Just to add to what humble said... I would never dip inverts in anything including freshwater. They should be QT'd in a fishless tank for 76 days to be sure they are parasite free.
wkscott
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You didn't mention the type of livestock you are getting but you did mention inverts. Many hobbyists fail to realize or forget that corals are also inverts. If you are getting corals as part of your order I recommend that you dip and rinse them prior to introduction. I use ReVive and have used Bayer Insecticide.* There are several other good products on the market.
*Search here on this forum for the correct Bayer product. Only one of them is okay to use.
*Search here on this forum for the correct Bayer product. Only one of them is okay to use.
melypr1985
totally addicted
True. Though corals should also be kept in a fishless tank for 76 days before putting them in the DT to be sure they aren't carrying ich or velvet into the display.
