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08/12/2007, 06:32 PM
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How do I Dip a Frag????
I need to do a dip for my new frag of Zoos that aren't opening. Maybe a freshwater dip?
Please someone let me know.
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***Fine Grade Aragonite Sand Added on 12/15/07, Powerheads & Protein Skimmer Cleaned on 12/15/07, All Light Bulbs changed on 12/10/07, 10g Water Change on 3/27/08*** Current Tank Info: 30 gal, 3-Inch Sandbed, Aqua C Remora HOT Skimmer, Coralife 2x65 Power Compact w/LED Lunar, 45lbs Fiji Live-Rock, 2-tank raised/mated Percula Clownfish, Green Star Polyps, Zoanthids, Ricordia,Yellow-Bellied Damsel Fish, 6-Line Wrasse, 2 Emerald Crabs |
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08/12/2007, 06:45 PM
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Reef Monkey
 
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I don't believe freshwater dips are generally used for corals. I dip my new corals with Tech D, but it's not safe for some soft corals. Unless you're trying to get rid of some specific parasite, I don't think a dip of any kind is going to do you much good. It's more likely you need to address another issue, such as water quality.
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08/12/2007, 06:53 PM
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Everything else in my tank is flourishing except for my new frag of Zoo's. It looks like they are disappearing! I just did a water change with no luck!
I can't just sit here and let them die. Any advice would be appreciated. What is Tech D?
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***Fine Grade Aragonite Sand Added on 12/15/07, Powerheads & Protein Skimmer Cleaned on 12/15/07, All Light Bulbs changed on 12/10/07, 10g Water Change on 3/27/08*** Current Tank Info: 30 gal, 3-Inch Sandbed, Aqua C Remora HOT Skimmer, Coralife 2x65 Power Compact w/LED Lunar, 45lbs Fiji Live-Rock, 2-tank raised/mated Percula Clownfish, Green Star Polyps, Zoanthids, Ricordia,Yellow-Bellied Damsel Fish, 6-Line Wrasse, 2 Emerald Crabs |
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08/12/2007, 07:40 PM
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easy just get some fresh ro/di water and dip it in thats it couple of times and stick it in your tank. thats the way i do it and my zoas are great
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08/12/2007, 09:01 PM
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How long do I "dip" for???
BTW., the Bristleworm is definitely NOT leaving it alone. Can they hurt the Zoa's???
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***Fine Grade Aragonite Sand Added on 12/15/07, Powerheads & Protein Skimmer Cleaned on 12/15/07, All Light Bulbs changed on 12/10/07, 10g Water Change on 3/27/08*** Current Tank Info: 30 gal, 3-Inch Sandbed, Aqua C Remora HOT Skimmer, Coralife 2x65 Power Compact w/LED Lunar, 45lbs Fiji Live-Rock, 2-tank raised/mated Percula Clownfish, Green Star Polyps, Zoanthids, Ricordia,Yellow-Bellied Damsel Fish, 6-Line Wrasse, 2 Emerald Crabs |
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08/12/2007, 09:47 PM
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UPDATE: Did a 10 minute freshwater dip and put it back in the tank.
So far it's too soon for a change.....but I did notice 3 Bristlemworms underneath the frag. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THESE GUYS!
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***Fine Grade Aragonite Sand Added on 12/15/07, Powerheads & Protein Skimmer Cleaned on 12/15/07, All Light Bulbs changed on 12/10/07, 10g Water Change on 3/27/08*** Current Tank Info: 30 gal, 3-Inch Sandbed, Aqua C Remora HOT Skimmer, Coralife 2x65 Power Compact w/LED Lunar, 45lbs Fiji Live-Rock, 2-tank raised/mated Percula Clownfish, Green Star Polyps, Zoanthids, Ricordia,Yellow-Bellied Damsel Fish, 6-Line Wrasse, 2 Emerald Crabs |
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08/12/2007, 10:33 PM
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Generally bristleworms are not harmful to a reef tank. They consume detritus and are sandstirrers. I would not worry about them. If you are concerned, you can remove them or pull them off of the frag and put them in a different part of your tank.
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08/12/2007, 11:57 PM
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Don't wanna sound mean, but can I kill them if necessary with a freshwater dip while they're on the Frag?
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***Fine Grade Aragonite Sand Added on 12/15/07, Powerheads & Protein Skimmer Cleaned on 12/15/07, All Light Bulbs changed on 12/10/07, 10g Water Change on 3/27/08*** Current Tank Info: 30 gal, 3-Inch Sandbed, Aqua C Remora HOT Skimmer, Coralife 2x65 Power Compact w/LED Lunar, 45lbs Fiji Live-Rock, 2-tank raised/mated Percula Clownfish, Green Star Polyps, Zoanthids, Ricordia,Yellow-Bellied Damsel Fish, 6-Line Wrasse, 2 Emerald Crabs |
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