Minimizing Nuisance Algae Transmission Between New and Old Tanks

[ProtoNate]

Hi all,

I just started a new 50 gallon tank build:

Build Thread - ProtoNate's 50 Gallon Cube Build

Hey all, As a grad student, I don't have a lot of money. As such, I have long been limited to a nano. I've been in the hobby for about three years, first with a 12 gallon long, and second with a 14 gallon IM Nuvo, both pictured below. 12 Gallon: 14 Gallon: Someone broke into my car two...

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I'm looking to transfer over most of the rock work and coral that are in the 14 gallon pictured while minimizing the transfer of cyano, hair algae, and other pests.

It's my understanding that the best way to do this might be to do a peroxide dip. Are there any other recommendations or words of wisdom you can offer?

Thank you for any and all help.

Warmly,
ProtoNate

 

[Daddy-o]

I like a 5 minute vinegar bath and rinse.
Cheers! Mark

 

[ProtoNate]

Mark,

Is it okay to leave coral in a vinegar bath for 5 minutes? Any recommendation for rock with anemonies attached?

 

[Daddy-o]

No!! It will kill coral/anemonies