Poll: Preferred Coral Dip

[dbl]

Yesterday we discussed when to permanently place coral. One thing often mentioned is dipping of corals for pest control/eradication. I realize this can be a debated topic, but let's look at your preferred coral dip. I am of the belief that coral should be dipped to help prevent the introduction of nasty's in your tank. I actually use Bayer which I also realize is another debated topic, but it's what I've always used.

So let's see what your go-to dip is. I may have missed one on the list so feel free to let us know what you're using.

 

[Gareth elliott]

I use 2 dips.
Chose other

Seachem reef dip and bayer.

Iodine for bacterial and viral, bayer for the larger pests.

Have had sea spiders and a gall crab live through this.

Sea spiders were removed through siphon.
Gall crab i didnt actually see for a month after my pavona was added. Killed that mannually after seeing some tissue death.

 

[cracker]

Good Morning ! I have revive but don't know if it's the best or not. I look forward to see.

 

[ReefWithCare]

Bayer then they go into QT [emoji106]

 

[C-Reefer]

Hefty bayer dip. Don't have any pests and plan on keeping it that way. Cheap, and gentle on the corals. I've had corals open in the dip before. Most of the time they'll open right after, but sometimes they'll sulk for a bit.

 

[jgvergo]

I use CoralRx AND Bayer. I selected "Other" in your poll b/c I could not choose both.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I prefer bayer only in its simplicity to get. There is a hardware store literally two blocks from my home. I walk down there, grab a bottle and i'm back home in 10 minutes. The closest LFS to me that carries any kind of coral dip is over 50 miles away.

 

[dbl]

I use CoralRx AND Bayer. I selected "Other" in your poll b/c I could not choose both.

Updated to poll to allow multiple choices.

 

[tankstudy]

I use a couple of dips based on what I can see.

-Dr. G's Coral Dip
-Salifert Flatworm Exit
-Furan 2

 

[Billdogg]

I use Bayer for it's cost effectiveness and ease of use. I just pour some in a bucket of tank water until it looks like milk and dip away. I also strongly suggest a close visual inspection to look for eggs and other nasties that might not be taken care of with the dip.

 

[DarkSky]

When you're all saying Bayer, do you mean Bayer Insecticide? Any particular kind?

 

[Chris Wells]

This is what I use.

 

[Gareth elliott]

this one

Theres some variation in how much bayer, to how much water. Heard everything from 2ml-10ml bayer for 5oz of water. Means don’t have to super accurate to be safe and effective.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I was planning to use Bayer, but I can no longer get it around me. It has been banned in many places in the US. I tried to order it next from an online retailer, but they would not ship it. Worst part is when I started my build nine months ago, I confirmed my local hardware store had it. I figured I would pick some up when I was closer to adding corals. It was banned recently. One bottle would have lasted me a long time.

 

[cracker]

Interesting Caveman I didn't see any at the HD . I wonder if it's banned in Florida

 

[hatfielj]

I've been using Polyp Lab's Reef Primer for dipping. Kills AEFW quickly. I don't know what else it kills, but I did see some various copepods that seemed unaffected, while others seemed to quickly die.
It's very gentle on the corals though if you don't exceed the time limit.
I know that Battle Corals is using Reef Primer too, that's why I decided to give it a try

 

[Adele]

Interesting Caveman I didn't see any at the HD . I wonder if it's banned in Florida

It was not available at my HD either (here in AR). I ordered it on Amazon as Bayer and the bottle that came looked exactly the same except it didn't say "bayer" I don't have it in front of me so I cannot elaborate on what it said, but seemed to be the same chemical formula. I have not used it yet. Still using Coral Rx

 

[Gareth elliott]

Interesting Caveman I didn't see any at the HD . I wonder if it's banned in Florida

https://www.motherjones.com/food/2016/01/epa-finds-major-pesticide-toxic-bees/

Florida is often the state many pollinating bee keepers house their bees to rehab their bees after the effects of transporting and single source pollen.

NY is attempting to win back pollinators for its apple crops. Colonies used to pollinate NY apples have some of the worst survival rates in the industry.

Sorry for very off topic post lol

 

[Chris Wells]

It is not banned in Indiana or Lowes website. 40 are available at store near me.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/BAYER-ADVANCED-Complete-40-fl-oz-Lawn-Insect-Killer-Concentrate/3033912

 

[tankstudy]

It was not available at my HD either (here in AR). I ordered it on Amazon as Bayer and the bottle that came looked exactly the same except it didn't say "bayer" I don't have it in front of me so I cannot elaborate on what it said, but seemed to be the same chemical formula. I have not used it yet. Still using Coral Rx

You can also get it at lowes. HD doesnt seem to carry it or I just can never find it.