Should I dip a whole rock in Revive?

PirateLove · 05/06/2016, 11:13 AM

I have a very cool rock that is covered in GSP that I want to transfer to my display tank. The tank it is in currently has a small patch of hair algae at the top on the powerhead but I do not see any on the rock. Should I dip it anyways? It has a lot of cool life on it; small feather dusters, red and purple coraline, snails, etc that I do not want to kill. Should I just transfer it??

Thanks

scooter31707 · 05/06/2016, 11:19 AM

If you dip the rock in Revive, any inverts, featherdusters, and bacteria will be killed off. If possible, you can setup a small holding tank for it, to be on the safe side.

thegrun · 05/06/2016, 12:09 PM

Revive will kill some of the organisms you listed but will not harm the algae, so if algae control s why you are going to dip it I would say no. However in my opinion ALL corals should be dipped before bringing them into your display tank. Even dipping will not guarantee no unwanted pests get into your tank as some eggs will survive dips, so quarantining your corals is a good idea.

05/06/2016, 11:13 AM	#1
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Should I dip a whole rock in Revive? I have a very cool rock that is covered in GSP that I want to transfer to my display tank. The tank it is in currently has a small patch of hair algae at the top on the powerhead but I do not see any on the rock. Should I dip it anyways? It has a lot of cool life on it; small feather dusters, red and purple coraline, snails, etc that I do not want to kill. Should I just transfer it?? Thanks __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

05/06/2016, 11:19 AM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	If you dip the rock in Revive, any inverts, featherdusters, and bacteria will be killed off. If possible, you can setup a small holding tank for it, to be on the safe side.

05/06/2016, 12:09 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Revive will kill some of the organisms you listed but will not harm the algae, so if algae control s why you are going to dip it I would say no. However in my opinion ALL corals should be dipped before bringing them into your display tank. Even dipping will not guarantee no unwanted pests get into your tank as some eggs will survive dips, so quarantining your corals is a good idea.