lugol's solution as a coral dip

johnam · 01/30/2010, 01:18 PM

i have question regarding the use of this product as a coral dip. The directions state to use purified water with the required drops of the solution. (I assume RO/DI fresh water). Then submerse coral for 10 - 12 minutes in the mix.
I plan to dip a couple of acro frags i just picked up but wondering if they will tolerate 10 - 12 minutes in a fresh water dip.
Any experience/feedback would be appreciated.
thanks

Shane Hoffman · 01/30/2010, 02:07 PM

When dipping corals watch for excess sliming. Sliming is a sign of stress. I use lugols to dip corals all of the time. Make sure to use RO water and match PH and temp as close as possible.

johnam · 01/30/2010, 02:14 PM

Thanks Shane for the info an reply.

stanlalee · 01/31/2010, 02:31 AM

I dont use fresh water. I usually use the water in the bag the corals come in and I'll add fresh saltwater or tank water to that if needed. why risk shocking corals in freshwater when lugols in proper concentration works great as a dip in saltwater. all my sps get a lugols dip. I have never freshwater dipped anything but fish and even then I temp and pH match (a little alk buffer does the trick).

Spssteven · 01/31/2010, 02:38 AM

I agree don't use fresh water just use salt from the bag the top off with your tank water.

01/30/2010, 01:18 PM	#1
johnam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lawrenceville Georgia Posts: 26	lugol's solution as a coral dip i have question regarding the use of this product as a coral dip. The directions state to use purified water with the required drops of the solution. (I assume RO/DI fresh water). Then submerse coral for 10 - 12 minutes in the mix. I plan to dip a couple of acro frags i just picked up but wondering if they will tolerate 10 - 12 minutes in a fresh water dip. Any experience/feedback would be appreciated. thanks

01/30/2010, 02:07 PM	#2
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	When dipping corals watch for excess sliming. Sliming is a sign of stress. I use lugols to dip corals all of the time. Make sure to use RO water and match PH and temp as close as possible. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

01/31/2010, 02:38 AM	#5
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	I agree don't use fresh water just use salt from the bag the top off with your tank water. __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

01/30/2010, 02:14 PM	#3
johnam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lawrenceville Georgia Posts: 26	Thanks Shane for the info an reply.

01/31/2010, 02:31 AM	#4
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	I dont use fresh water. I usually use the water in the bag the corals come in and I'll add fresh saltwater or tank water to that if needed. why risk shocking corals in freshwater when lugols in proper concentration works great as a dip in saltwater. all my sps get a lugols dip. I have never freshwater dipped anything but fish and even then I temp and pH match (a little alk buffer does the trick).