Hydrogen peroxide dip

[SaucyJuicySteak]

I am new to hydrogen peroxide dip, I know it’s safe for zoas, but I don’t know how to do it. Do I use straight hydrogen peroxide, or do I water it Down?

 

[deftonead]

there are many youtube videos on how to do this but you are definitely going to mix with tank water for the dip. Straight hydrogen peroxide will kill the coral.

 

[jeffchapok]

Start with 90% tank water to 10% hydrogen peroxide (3% strength) for 1 to 2 minutes and see if that does what you need.

If not, try again in a couple of days, increasing H2O2 up to 50%. I've done this strength without any permanent damage.

What are you trying to accomplish? I don't usually do this except to rid zoas of GHA.

 

[Sethm]

+1 on what they said. I’ve done quite a few peroxide dips and each zoa reacts a little different. Brushing them lightly with a small soft brush while in the dip helps too.

If your trying to get rid of Bryopsis on the frags don’t get your hopes up with the peroxide dip.

 

[Nick Steele]

I’m have dipped one of my zoas in 100% strength 3% peroxide. Cleaned the zoa plug in less than 10hrs of all algae.


I didn’t know at the time you shouldn’t do 100% strength so I guess I got lucky. The zoa was opened the next day as if nothing happened.

 

[Copingwithpods]

I’m have dipped one of my zoas in 100% strength 3% peroxide. Cleaned the zoa plug in less than 10hrs of all algae.


I didn’t know at the time you shouldn’t do 100% strength so I guess I got lucky. The zoa was opened the next day as if nothing happened.

I do 100% dips at 3% for every zoa too but only on zoas. For all other corals I drip 3% all around them to clean the plugs avoiding the flesh.