Coral Rx....good to use or not?

[tirtza]

I'm finally ready to get my 1st coral, I have my eye on three small pieces at my LFS (mushrooms, Candy Cane Coral, and Kenya Tree). I'm torn between dipping them and then putting them in the DT.......... or putting them in a QT first. What would you suggest? Is dipping them sufficient or should they be dipped and put in a QT? The coral dip I've seen at my LFS is called "Coral Rx: One Shot".....has anyone used this product? Is this a good one to use?
Thanks for your help

 

[travelerjp98]

I don't know about that particular product but I think that dipping corals is enough to be safe to put them in your tank....

 

[btldreef]

Look into what people recommend dipping each coral in, etc. For example, I dip zoanthids in fresh water mainly, but SPS and most LPS in Melafix (different dosage amount depending on SPS or not). Torches, Frogspawn and Hammers usually get dipped in a low dose iodine solution.
I've never personally used Coral RX, but I know quite a few people do. Just try to find recommended dosages.
I dip and QT, as long as the QT has never been treated with copper or medication for fish. Many people just dip.