HORRIBLE DIP! CORALRX

[AydenLincoln]

So I would like to say I am talking to the seller. And we are reaching a solution. I do believe I probably got a bad batch and one very stubborn worm. I have used the dips as small samples before but I am disappointed this doesn’t work. So if the seller sees this thank you and please don’t take this as me bashing your product.

 

[shakacuz]

before using potassium chloride(polyp lab reef primer), i was using coralrx pro. bristle worm may just have had a firm grip in there. i haven’t had any issues knocking out or momentarily irritating the bristleworm to come off

 

[BoriReefer]

Bristleworms are a beneficial part of a healthy reef. I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I keep several wrasses and they keep the population in check.

I too can attest to CoralRX being my go to and has always worked well.

 

[VintageReefer]

You want to get rid of the coral because it has a worm?

Use coral rx it’s my go to

Really ticked off this huge worm and got him out from my corals skeleton

 

[AydenLincoln]

You want to get rid of the coral because it has a worm?

Use coral rx it’s my go to

Really ticked off this huge worm and got him out from my corals skeleton

YIKES!

 

[homer1475]

Wait your going to take back or sell a coral because it has a bristleworm in it?

Like seriously?

This hobby may not be for you then.

There are many creepy crawly things in the ocean and our tanks. The ocean, and our tanks would not survive without them. Bristleworms being at the top of the list.

I use CoralRX at full strength, never had it hurt a healthy coral, and never had it not kill a bristleworm, asternia star, pod, or brittle star.

 

[esquare]

I don't believe, though I could be wrong, that CoralRX is intended to kill the bugs, just stun them so you can more easily knock them off. I normally use a Turkey baster to knock stuff off after the frag has sat in the CoralRX. Then I dip in Beyer which has more likelihood, again I could be wrong, of killing but I still use the Turkey baster.

I start with the CoralRX as it is clear and easier to see if anything comes off.

 

[Daenion]

Controlling emotions is an often overlooked part of adulthood.

CoralRX is solid. Definitely not the best but good regardless.

 

[JayM]

It’s a really terrible pic, but you’re looking at a 7” Bristleworm that lives in my corner overflow. I can sneak a peek anytime it’s dark and he’ll be there.

 

[esquare]

It’s a really terrible pic, but you’re looking at a 7” Bristleworm that lives in my corner overflow. I can sneak a peek anytime it’s dark and he’ll be there.

Yeah, I'm going to have nightmares now, lol

 

[mfinn]

And who knows what else. Who wants the coral now? It’s a very nice torch too. I’m probably selling it or returning it!

This I don't get.
Two things.
You saw the bristle worm? Why didn't you grab it with some tweezers?
Second, they are a part of the hobby. Part of a natural clean up crew.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Bristle worms are good. You will get them eventually anyways.

 

[d2mini]

May have been too diluted. I barely dilute it when I use it

What ratio/formula do you use?

 

[dieselkeeper]

Coral RX is what I use. Did you check the expiration date?

 

[vetteguy53081]

What ratio/formula do you use?

I use a quart container and add 10 drops and mix well. The equivalent if you use their recommended capfuls would be 1.5 capfuls

 

[yanetterer]

If we are taking turns creeping out OP with our bristleworm pictures then here is my entry, this is what it looks like under every tile sitting on the sand bed:

Detritus has not been an issue for me. They control the right side of my sand bed, my pistol shrimp controls the left. I can hear continuous pops from the shrimp whenever their paths cross.

But back to the point of the thread. I have noticed that CoralRX at the recommended or even doubled strength only seems to send pods and feather duster larvae into a frenzy, mini brittle stars will kind of react, and bristleworms don’t really seem to react unless I give the coral a blast of water with a turkey baster. It seems like if they are wedged into a skeleton there may not be enough of the solution flowing throw to affect them.

 

[areefer01]

Did you use the right concentration. My guess is that you used to much water and it was weaker because of it.

While it is possible that the product is bad it is also possible that it was used incorrectly. Both are plausible as we don't know how it shipped nor handled at the place of purchase. Having said that my experience with it and many others in our hobby have had nothing but great experiences with it. It is commonly recommended for a reason. It works.

The issue I have with post one and the subject is that it lists both product and negative review. Hobbyist does a search and they will get "horrible dip CoralRx" which isn't really fair. They won't know if the product is expired, bad product, or user error (following instructions).

Lastly if a loss bristleworm is the deal breaker then there are larger problems at stake. The photo above shows the worm but it is coming out of a very, very, small hole. It very well could be that the product didn't make it in there which is why it made it. Also while I understand some hobbyist being afraid of them they are not bad for the display. On top of that I would say it is highly unlikely that you will have a system without them.

Personally speaking I would have had the subject along the lines of "looking for fellow hobbyist of product xyz use" or something along those lines.

Note 1: to the op - when I say user error it is not demeaning nor aggressive. Just sharing my thoughts on the subject title.

 

[VintageReefer]

The product needs to be stirred around the coral and basted into holes. It is possible the worm was irritated and retreating into a hole to hide necks the product wasn’t in the hole

 

[sfin52]

The product needs to be stirred around the coral and basted into holes. It is possible the worm was irritated and retreating into a hole to hide necks the product wasn’t in the hole

Thats a great point.

 

[sfin52]

If we are taking turns creeping out OP with our bristleworm pictures then here is my entry, this is what it looks like under every tile sitting on the sand bed:

Detritus has not been an issue for me. They control the right side of my sand bed, my pistol shrimp controls the left. I can hear continuous pops from the shrimp whenever their paths cross.

But back to the point of the thread. I have noticed that CoralRX at the recommended or even doubled strength only seems to send pods and feather duster larvae into a frenzy, mini brittle stars will kind of react, and bristleworms don’t really seem to react unless I give the coral a blast of water with a turkey baster. It seems like if they are wedged into a skeleton there may not be enough of the solution flowing throw to affect them.

I don't have a single bristle worm in my dt. My coral banded shrimp has done too good of a job. I've added multiple bw on different occasions and still don't have any in my dt. Now that I've started a sump with a fudge I do some in my system.