QUESTION: Dipping Corals

billyb1122 · 05/26/2010, 11:56 AM

My new tank is almost ready. I'll be moving fish and corals probably over the weekend. Many of my corals are lacking the luster (bright colors) they once did. My new tank will have better lighting and a much better dosing system. I currently just throw in some additives from time to time and test my water. Not exactly the right way to do it, I know. That said, I purchased some 2 part from BRS so dosing will be more of an exact science. I will also be using D and D salt mix from Age of Aquariums so I won't have to add magnesium. That combined with the better lights and skimmer, I hope my corals color up.
MY QUESTION:
Before I move the corals, is there a dip that I should do during the transfer from one tank to the other? What is the recipe? Is the recipe different for different kinds of corals or is there a basic one that will strengthen, feed and liven up all kinds of corals?

Since I figured someone would ask what type of corals I have, I'll tell you that I have a little of everything. If you guys are kind enough to share your information with me, please let me know if your mix/recipe is unsafe for certain corals.

steelersfan · 05/26/2010, 12:01 PM

I have always used Revive for dipping corals. There are a few choices available, but I have always had good results with Revive.

solitude127 · 05/26/2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by billyb1122

Before I move the corals, is there a dip that I should do during the transfer from one tank to the other? What is the recipe? Is the recipe different for different kinds of corals or is there a basic one that will strengthen, feed and liven up all kinds of corals?

I don't know of any dip that will "strengthen, feed and liven up all kinds of coral". Most dips are preventative/treatment dips for unwanted pests. Health of the coral usually comes from stability in ones system.

billyb1122 · 05/26/2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by steelersfan

I have always used Revive for dipping corals. There are a few choices available, but I have always had good results with Revive.

I can give this a try.

Anyone else have any suggestions or recipies?

russ13 · 05/26/2010, 01:52 PM

why are you dipping your corals if you are just moving them from tank to tank?i use revive works well

billyb1122 · 05/26/2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by russ13

why are you dipping your corals if you are just moving them from tank to tank?i use revive works well

Good question. I don't want to dip to remove unwanted parasites or anything. I just wanted to know if there's a dip or food recipie that the corals would like. I'm new to corals and don't know much about caring for them. That's why I started this thread. I'm asking you guys for your advice. Should I dip them? should I feed them? Should I just acclimate them and throw them in my new tank?

BeanMachine · 05/26/2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billyb1122

Good question. I don't want to dip to remove unwanted parasites or anything. I just wanted to know if there's a dip or food recipie that the corals would like. I'm new to corals and don't know much about caring for them. That's why I started this thread. I'm asking you guys for your advice. Should I dip them? should I feed them? Should I just acclimate them and throw them in my new tank?

Dip them in Revive... that definitely wouldn't hurt. There could be pests that you haven't noticed.

Definitely acclimate the corals to the new light. Place them all on the sandbed and slowly work the corals up to the recommended light requirements for each.

I think once you start the 2 part and your big 3 stay stable, your corals should color up. Weekly feedings would help as well.

billyb1122 · 05/27/2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

Dip them in Revive... that definitely wouldn't hurt. There could be pests that you haven't noticed.

Definitely acclimate the corals to the new light. Place them all on the sandbed and slowly work the corals up to the recommended light requirements for each.

I think once you start the 2 part and your big 3 stay stable, your corals should color up. Weekly feedings would help as well.

Will do. Any food/suppliments anybody suggests?

Sinful Aquatics · 05/27/2010, 02:40 PM

Amino acids will help give corals more color

montrose · 05/27/2010, 02:43 PM

There's really no such thing as a dip that livens up corals that I know of. The dips are to remove pests. If anything, dipping further stresses the corals, but dipping or quarantining is a necessity to prevent pests.

A reputable shop I know uses Coral RX, but I haven't tried it myself.

05/26/2010, 11:56 AM	#1
billyb1122 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 219	QUESTION: Dipping Corals My new tank is almost ready. I'll be moving fish and corals probably over the weekend. Many of my corals are lacking the luster (bright colors) they once did. My new tank will have better lighting and a much better dosing system. I currently just throw in some additives from time to time and test my water. Not exactly the right way to do it, I know. That said, I purchased some 2 part from BRS so dosing will be more of an exact science. I will also be using D and D salt mix from Age of Aquariums so I won't have to add magnesium. That combined with the better lights and skimmer, I hope my corals color up. MY QUESTION: Before I move the corals, is there a dip that I should do during the transfer from one tank to the other? What is the recipe? Is the recipe different for different kinds of corals or is there a basic one that will strengthen, feed and liven up all kinds of corals? Since I figured someone would ask what type of corals I have, I'll tell you that I have a little of everything. If you guys are kind enough to share your information with me, please let me know if your mix/recipe is unsafe for certain corals. __________________ Regards..... .bb. Current Tank Info: SW-Reef Zero Edge 67Gal Cube with LED lighting. Tunze return pump and powerheads. Euroreef Skimmer. No more halides and chillers!!

05/26/2010, 12:01 PM	#2
steelersfan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 796	I have always used Revive for dipping corals. There are a few choices available, but I have always had good results with Revive. __________________ Reza Current Tank Info: Elos 160XL with Custom Steel Stand

05/27/2010, 02:40 PM	#9
Sinful Aquatics Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: At Home Posts: 5,262	Amino acids will help give corals more color __________________ SCRK Member -Peter S.- ~The greatest thing a man can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him. This is success, and there is no other.~

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montrose Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 91020 Posts: 139	There's really no such thing as a dip that livens up corals that I know of. The dips are to remove pests. If anything, dipping further stresses the corals, but dipping or quarantining is a necessity to prevent pests. A reputable shop I know uses Coral RX, but I haven't tried it myself.