New SPS corals

[lilchris_357]

I just purchased a birds nest and a orange monti cap. I was wondering if I needed to dip them in Bayer. I know bayer is suppose to rid acros of Flatworms but what about the birds nest and monti?

 

[Smite]

I dipped all coral in Bayers. No casualties so far and havent noticed any pests in the display.

 

[Y&Y Corals]

Its better safe than sorry dip everything even if it comes from the healthies system

 

[lilchris_357]

Right now QT is not an option. How long should I let them set in clean tank water after the dip before they go into my display?

 

[Y&Y Corals]

Right now QT is not an option. How long should I let them set in clean tank water after the dip before they go into my display?

Let them sit for about 15 minutes and use a turkey baster to softly blow off any residual from the corals

 

[lilchris_357]

Just an update, I completed the dip yesterday and the corals ate in the tank. Here are a few pics. There were some pods swimming and I think I saw a couple flatworms, not sure though. I cut the plug they were on, off and glued them to some rock rubble. Let's see how they do.

 

[lilchris_357]

I'm just curious as to how long does it normally take to start seeing frags encrust onto rocks?

 

[Smite]

Depends on the type of sps and placement in the tank IME but if pulled off the plug and placed directly on the rock 3+ weeks in my tank. That's if critters don't keep popping it off as they graze.