Best coral dip/ coral ID please

pzlicious · 01/31/2013, 11:32 AM

Hello everyone,

First, I will be transferring some corals and wanted to give them a dip before they come home. What is the best coral dip?

Second, I have captured(and you guys ID..thank you) a couple of zoo eating nudi's in the tank were the corals are coming from. I have not seen any lately, but they are camouflage! Will the dip kill them?

Third, I have a nice 4 inch long feather duster. Should he and his rock go in the dip(assuming not if the dip kills worms)?

Fourth, Can you please ID the picture of this coral. Thank you. Paul

Chaotic Reefer4u · 01/31/2013, 01:28 PM

The Id is a flower pot coral / Goniopora species, Hope this helps!

Sugar Magnolia · 01/31/2013, 02:03 PM

No, don't dip the feather duster.

Definitely a goniopora, one of the most difficult corals to keep alive.

Here's some articles for you about the care of gonioporas:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/nftt/index.php
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/10/aafeature2

sponger0 · 01/31/2013, 02:04 PM

Dips will kill worms, nudis, pods and all sorts of life. Only corals should be dipped and all corals should be dipped.

Ron Reefman · 02/01/2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pzlicious

First, I will be transferring some corals and wanted to give them a dip before they come home. What is the best coral dip?

Bayer Advanced Housepest & Germ Killer at HD for under $10 a gallon. Mix it 1 part Bayer and 10 parts water. Dip coral 5-10 minutes. I can't say it's the best, but it works and it's crazy less expensive than mainstream coral dips.

Spyderturbo007 · 02/01/2013, 12:34 PM

I use CoralRx for all mine and haven't had any issues. It was successful in killing off my Zoanthid eating nudibranch issue.

Huntor0 · 02/01/2013, 01:43 PM

I have used Two Little Fishies ReVive Coral Cleaner with good results.

pzlicious · 02/01/2013, 04:29 PM

Awesome! Thank you guys. You rock! Now, if I just did'nt make a foot long scratch in the dead center of my display, I would be perfect. Dumbest thing ever...a magnetic "rock" particle was stuck to the felt side(outside) of my magnet cleaner. Watching my 7 month old while cleaning, and BAM! A huge scratch! This hobby is just unreal. I get rid of all my parasites and b.s., my corals and fish are doing great...now this.

01/31/2013, 01:28 PM	#2
Chaotic Reefer4u ♥Acropora Aficionado♥ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollister,Ca. Posts: 5,163	The Id is a flower pot coral / Goniopora species, Hope this helps! __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy all things living, never take anything for granted, you just never know when your number might be up... Current Tank Info: * 90g. Reef Ready TruVu tank with 30g. Platinum Filtration Series Sump SpS Acro enthusiast *

01/31/2013, 02:03 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	No, don't dip the feather duster. Definitely a goniopora, one of the most difficult corals to keep alive. Here's some articles for you about the care of gonioporas: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/nftt/index.php http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/10/aafeature2 __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

01/31/2013, 02:04 PM	#4
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Dips will kill worms, nudis, pods and all sorts of life. Only corals should be dipped and all corals should be dipped.

02/01/2013, 12:34 PM	#6
Spyderturbo007 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,564	I use CoralRx for all mine and haven't had any issues. It was successful in killing off my Zoanthid eating nudibranch issue.

02/01/2013, 01:43 PM	#7
Huntor0 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 164	I have used Two Little Fishies ReVive Coral Cleaner with good results.

02/01/2013, 04:29 PM	#8
pzlicious Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 64	Awesome! Thank you guys. You rock! Now, if I just did'nt make a foot long scratch in the dead center of my display, I would be perfect. Dumbest thing ever...a magnetic "rock" particle was stuck to the felt side(outside) of my magnet cleaner. Watching my 7 month old while cleaning, and BAM! A huge scratch! This hobby is just unreal. I get rid of all my parasites and b.s., my corals and fish are doing great...now this.