What Coral Dip to Use (and How)

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What Coral Dip Do I Need? And How Do I Use It?

Since I've been asked a few time recently, here is my guide on the different coral dips, what they're for, and how to do them!

I'll cover:

• How and When to use Coral ReVive Dip
• How and When to use Coral RX Dip
• How and When to Dip Coral in Beyer
• How and When to Dip Coral in Hydrogen Peroxide
• How and When to Dip Coral in Iodine

Including what the different dips typically handle!

Use the Right Dip for the Right Thing!
https://reefstable.com/blog/how-to-dip-coral

How to Dip Coral - Beyer, Peroxide, Iodine and More

Knowing how to dip coral can help you prevent bacterial infections, pests, rapid and slow tissue necrosis (RTN and STN). Overall, coral dipping can improve the overall success of your new coral! See how to dip coral here!

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[fushi]

What Coral Dip Do I Need? And How Do I Use It?

Thanks for the nice write up, what qt/dip protocol do you use for your farm?

 

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Thanks for the nice write up, what qt/dip protocol do you use for your farm?

I have a minimum of a Beyer Before and After QT. QT is typically 1 - 2 weeks.
If the coral has ANY reason for concern (i.e. closed polyps) it gets a Beyer and/or iodine dip depending on the coral and concern. Then back to QT.

Anything with the risk of bacterial problems also gets iodine dips before and after QT. The QT tank typically runs Cipro as well just to be extra sure!

This varies a bit by coral as well.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

I use Tropic Marin Coral Clean. Its well known, easy to use, just follow instructions.

 

[fushi]

I have a minimum of a Beyer Before and After QT. QT is typically 1 - 2 weeks.
If the coral has ANY reason for concern (i.e. closed polyps) it gets a Beyer and/or iodine dip depending on the coral and concern. Then back to QT.

Anything with the risk of bacterial problems also gets iodine dips before and after QT. The QT tank typically runs Cipro as well just to be extra sure!

This varies a bit by coral as well.

Bayer & iodine are my favorite too! I also like a super glue dip for anything I cant cut off lol

 

[Harpo]

Thank you for consolidating this list.

 

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Bayer & iodine are my favorite too! I also like a super glue dip for anything I cant cut off lol

I usually do the same! Especially risky coral like montis and acros!

 

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Thank you for consolidating this list.

I hope it helps

 

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Just bringing this to the top as a reminder

 

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Just Bumping one more time. Hopefully this is helpful!