leopard_babe
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I know that you usually acclimate corals to the temperature of your tank. do you need to qt your corals???
acclimating corals
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dburr
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Well, if their attached to rocks, you will need to do something.
I have gotten 2 types of flat worms and pyramid snails.(finally learned my lesson)
So, I would either do a Lugos dip, and/or put them in another container to give them a once over before going in the display. You never know what your bring home.
HTH
Edit: dang, you beat me, Kip.
I have gotten 2 types of flat worms and pyramid snails.(finally learned my lesson)
So, I would either do a Lugos dip, and/or put them in another container to give them a once over before going in the display. You never know what your bring home.
HTH
Edit: dang, you beat me, Kip.
leopard_babe
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What exactally is a Lugos dip? Do I need a heater, and a powerhead, or just a plan bowl? What type of dip, is Lugos the brand? I am going to start a reef, and I don't want to make stupid mstakes. I have had my tank set up for 10 months, and it is very healthy. I would hate to hurt any of the inhabitants, and I want to take all precautions. I have been reading some horror stories of newly added corals and was wondering if there was a way to prevent it.
Thanks guys,
Leopard
Thanks guys,
Leopard
salty cheese
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What about star polyps?And what is a flatworm exit bath?Also does it hurt if they are exposed to air while transfering them to the tank?:notsure:
Sorry if I'm too needy today.
Sorry if I'm too needy today.
leopard_babe
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So I acclimate them to temperature. And I could get like a gallon bucket, and put 40 drops, then dip the coral in it for a minute. Then look at the rock for any other critters. How does that sound? Anything else you recommend that I do?
dburr
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can you dip sps????? i thought it was only lps and softies???
Yes you can dip SPS. Get the temp the same, dip, hold out of water for 30-45 seconds, place in the tank. I keep SPS out of water so they "slime up", it keeps them from going in shock from stuff like PH, SG, ect...
What about star polyps?
Any coral as far as I know.
And what is a flatworm exit bath?
The same as lugols. Not sure of the dose ratio, I never used FWE. But I will be as soon as I find it in my LFS.
Also does it hurt if they are exposed to air while transfering them to the tank?
All corals are fine exposed to air. It's clams, sponges, anenomeis you need to watch out for.
So I acclimate them to temperature. And I could get like a gallon bucket, and put 40 drops, then dip the coral in it for a minute. Then look at the rock for any other critters. How does that sound? Anything else you recommend that I do?
I think you got it.:yes:
Yes you can dip SPS. Get the temp the same, dip, hold out of water for 30-45 seconds, place in the tank. I keep SPS out of water so they "slime up", it keeps them from going in shock from stuff like PH, SG, ect...
What about star polyps?
Any coral as far as I know.
And what is a flatworm exit bath?
The same as lugols. Not sure of the dose ratio, I never used FWE. But I will be as soon as I find it in my LFS.
Also does it hurt if they are exposed to air while transfering them to the tank?
All corals are fine exposed to air. It's clams, sponges, anenomeis you need to watch out for.
So I acclimate them to temperature. And I could get like a gallon bucket, and put 40 drops, then dip the coral in it for a minute. Then look at the rock for any other critters. How does that sound? Anything else you recommend that I do?
I think you got it.:yes:
leopard_babe
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Sounds like I have it under control. Now I just need to get my lights, and I will be all ready for a reef. I can't wait. I am so excited. It is like setting up my tank all over again!!!
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