Does Kent Coral disenfectant dip work?

mitlik1 · 05/31/2006, 02:22 PM

Has anyone used the Kent CORAL DISINFECTANT dip (mostly iodine?)? I am getting some frags (I saw a slug looking thing on one) and wanted to disenfect them before place in quarrantine tank. I have heard some bad parasites can be present with people trading frags and wanted to protect my tank. Do the dip work and does it hurt the coral at all?

bertoni · 05/31/2006, 04:35 PM

Could you post a link to that product? It's probably a Lugol's equivalent, which can help with some problems.

mitlik1 · 05/31/2006, 09:11 PM

Here is info.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=KM3413
Description:
Kent Marine Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner disinfects corals and many other invertebrates to prevent the spread of bacterial and protozoan disease. Designed for all stony corals, and most soft corals. Tech D is economical to use, each ounce will make about 1Â½ gallons of dip!

Directions:
Note:
This product is a dip, for use outside the aquarium only! Place a quart (950 ml) or more of aquarium saltwater in a container, depending on the size of the animal to be dipped. Observe good practice for temperature, salinity etc. Add one teaspoon (5 ml or 1 capful from an 8 or 16 oz. bottle) of Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner per quart (or liter) of water in the bucket and stir. Place the coral in the container for 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the animal from the container and place in the aquarium.

Considerations for use:
Never use Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner in an aquarium. It is for use as a short time dip only! Tech D is useful for small polyped stony corals, large polyped stonies, leather corals, and most soft corals. It is not recommended for colonial or other anemones, gorgonians, or polyps. Only dip for the recommended 6 to 7 minutes. Longer times may cause damage to the animal. Because these animals are individuals, carefully observe them while using. If negative reactions are noted, such as excessive slime production, discontinue use on that animal.

Each batch of dip can be used on several corals. Use until there is slime buildup in the dip or it is noticeably dirty. Dip potency will drop overnight, once mixed, so only prepare the amount required for each use, then discard prepared dip each day.

For fastest growth, once the coral is in the aquarium, Kent Marine Essential Elements and Coral-Vite should be used simultaneously with Tech I Iodine supplement to replace those minerals lost in protein skimming and filtration and used up by corals and other invertebrates. Calcium should be added via Kalkwasser Mix, Concentrated Liquid Calcium, Turbo Calcium or new Kent Tech CB, parts A & B. Tanks with heavy coral populations require additional strontium to that which is in the Coral-Vite. Use Strontium & Molybdenum Supplement or Turbo Strontium for this. Macro algae will require the Iron supplement, as well. Live corals require strong lighting of proper spectrum and immaculately clean systems. Regular water changes are encouraged. Use Kent Marine Superbuffer-dKH to control alkalinity and prevent pH swings.

Contents:
Deionized water, iodine, potassium iodide, potassium bromide, proprietary bromine compound, stabilizers.

Precautions:
Not for human consumption. For Aquarium/Ornamental fish use only! Not for fish used for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children! For use as a dip only, do not use in an aquarium!

bertoni · 06/01/2006, 01:36 PM

It should probably help with some parasites and perhaps some diseases. I've never had the guts to do a dip, but this seems like a reasonable product.

05/31/2006, 02:22 PM	#1
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	Does Kent Coral disenfectant dip work? Has anyone used the Kent CORAL DISINFECTANT dip (mostly iodine?)? I am getting some frags (I saw a slug looking thing on one) and wanted to disenfect them before place in quarrantine tank. I have heard some bad parasites can be present with people trading frags and wanted to protect my tank. Do the dip work and does it hurt the coral at all?

05/31/2006, 04:35 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Could you post a link to that product? It's probably a Lugol's equivalent, which can help with some problems. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

06/01/2006, 01:36 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	It should probably help with some parasites and perhaps some diseases. I've never had the guts to do a dip, but this seems like a reasonable product. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

05/31/2006, 09:11 PM	#3
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	Here is info. http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=KM3413 Description: Kent Marine Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner disinfects corals and many other invertebrates to prevent the spread of bacterial and protozoan disease. Designed for all stony corals, and most soft corals. Tech D is economical to use, each ounce will make about 1Â½ gallons of dip! Directions: Note: This product is a dip, for use outside the aquarium only! Place a quart (950 ml) or more of aquarium saltwater in a container, depending on the size of the animal to be dipped. Observe good practice for temperature, salinity etc. Add one teaspoon (5 ml or 1 capful from an 8 or 16 oz. bottle) of Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner per quart (or liter) of water in the bucket and stir. Place the coral in the container for 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the animal from the container and place in the aquarium. Considerations for use: Never use Tech D Coral Dip & Conditioner in an aquarium. It is for use as a short time dip only! Tech D is useful for small polyped stony corals, large polyped stonies, leather corals, and most soft corals. It is not recommended for colonial or other anemones, gorgonians, or polyps. Only dip for the recommended 6 to 7 minutes. Longer times may cause damage to the animal. Because these animals are individuals, carefully observe them while using. If negative reactions are noted, such as excessive slime production, discontinue use on that animal. Each batch of dip can be used on several corals. Use until there is slime buildup in the dip or it is noticeably dirty. Dip potency will drop overnight, once mixed, so only prepare the amount required for each use, then discard prepared dip each day. For fastest growth, once the coral is in the aquarium, Kent Marine Essential Elements and Coral-Vite should be used simultaneously with Tech I Iodine supplement to replace those minerals lost in protein skimming and filtration and used up by corals and other invertebrates. Calcium should be added via Kalkwasser Mix, Concentrated Liquid Calcium, Turbo Calcium or new Kent Tech CB, parts A & B. Tanks with heavy coral populations require additional strontium to that which is in the Coral-Vite. Use Strontium & Molybdenum Supplement or Turbo Strontium for this. Macro algae will require the Iron supplement, as well. Live corals require strong lighting of proper spectrum and immaculately clean systems. Regular water changes are encouraged. Use Kent Marine Superbuffer-dKH to control alkalinity and prevent pH swings. Contents: Deionized water, iodine, potassium iodide, potassium bromide, proprietary bromine compound, stabilizers. Precautions: Not for human consumption. For Aquarium/Ornamental fish use only! Not for fish used for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children! For use as a dip only, do not use in an aquarium!