spiderwoman
Active Member
I know some of you use FE to put a few drops??? in a bag of new corals? Tizzo, I've seen you mention this. How many drops do you put in the shipping bag that you receive?
Flatworm Exit
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spiderwoman
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Originally Posted by saltn00b
http:///forum/post/2754274
do you see flatworms?
This is for new corals coming in. I want to be sure that nothing extra goes into my tanks.
http:///forum/post/2754274
do you see flatworms?
This is for new corals coming in. I want to be sure that nothing extra goes into my tanks.
spiderwoman
Active Member
Originally Posted by saltn00b
http:///forum/post/2754278
why not just lugols / iodine dip?
That won't get flatworms.
Where is Ms Tizzo when I need her! Oh Tizzo!!!!
http:///forum/post/2754278
why not just lugols / iodine dip?
That won't get flatworms.
Where is Ms Tizzo when I need her! Oh Tizzo!!!!
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tizzo
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Hey Spidey!
Everybody is correct per the product claims.
Iodine based dips "claim" to remove/ kill flatworms, and I have yet to verify.
I do dip every coral in a flatworm exit dip. 2 drops FE to one gallon of water. Let it sit for 15 minutes. If I actually SEE flatworms, I dump the water and redip for another bout of 15 minutes using a turkey baster to blow the water in and out of every crevice.
If I do not, then I'm done.
Iodine is also a good dip, but it targets more your bacterial infections which are common in corals after shipping, handling, and fragging.
I have an iodine dip here that specifically claims it will remove and kill flatworms. But again, I've never verified. Maybe if I get a FE infested coral, I'll try it and see if it really works.
Everybody is correct per the product claims.
Iodine based dips "claim" to remove/ kill flatworms, and I have yet to verify.
I do dip every coral in a flatworm exit dip. 2 drops FE to one gallon of water. Let it sit for 15 minutes. If I actually SEE flatworms, I dump the water and redip for another bout of 15 minutes using a turkey baster to blow the water in and out of every crevice.
If I do not, then I'm done.
Iodine is also a good dip, but it targets more your bacterial infections which are common in corals after shipping, handling, and fragging.
I have an iodine dip here that specifically claims it will remove and kill flatworms. But again, I've never verified. Maybe if I get a FE infested coral, I'll try it and see if it really works.
wfd1008
Member
foung this. maybe it might help fight flatworms in your tank with out using chemicals.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/flatworms.htm
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/flatworms.htm
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tizzo
Guest
But keep in mind, the OP is asking about a dip as a preventative measure. Not sure they even mentioned FW's in the tank.
spiderwoman
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2755451
But keep in mind, the OP is asking about a dip as a preventative measure. Not sure they even mentioned FW's in the tank.
She is correct, as a preventative measure when I receive new corals.
Thank you my friend
http:///forum/post/2755451
But keep in mind, the OP is asking about a dip as a preventative measure. Not sure they even mentioned FW's in the tank.
She is correct, as a preventative measure when I receive new corals.
Thank you my friend
kellig
Member
May i ask specific names of these dips?? Or can I use betadine or Povidone iodine?
I think that dipping prior to putting in the tank is a good idea.
I just suggested the 6line as an added help.
I had flatworms on a couple pieces, I took them out and rinsed them in ro water--they washed right off, and then I promptly got a 6line to combat any that may have enetered the tank. I havent seen any--thank goodness!
Kelli
I think that dipping prior to putting in the tank is a good idea.
I just suggested the 6line as an added help.
I had flatworms on a couple pieces, I took them out and rinsed them in ro water--they washed right off, and then I promptly got a 6line to combat any that may have enetered the tank. I havent seen any--thank goodness!
Kelli
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tizzo
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Originally Posted by KelliG
http:///forum/post/2755990
May i ask specific names of these dips?? Or can I use betadine or Povidone iodine?
There are many iodine dips, specific names include...
Lugol's and Pro coral Cuyre (by tropic marin).
As far as the flatworm dip spidey is talking about, that's literally, flatworm exit by Saliferts...
http:///forum/post/2755990
May i ask specific names of these dips?? Or can I use betadine or Povidone iodine?
There are many iodine dips, specific names include...
Lugol's and Pro coral Cuyre (by tropic marin).
As far as the flatworm dip spidey is talking about, that's literally, flatworm exit by Saliferts...
cranberry
Active Member
Here's my FWE recipe for dipping.....
FWE gets rid of many many things... something to remember when you wanna put it in your DT to kill just flatworms.
I've recently switched to using a Furan-2 dip that a local frag store uses. He liked it so I made the switch to see if I liked it.... has worked so far and defiately helped with a zoa eating snail I had... the wentletrap.
- Remove 3 - 4 cups of water from your QT/display tank. (enough to cover the coral. If you need more than 4 cups, double the recipe).
- Add 4 drops of Flat Worm Exit (FWE).
- Place the coral in the dip for 15 minutes, turn the coral upside down and shake vigourously for several minutes towards the end of the time frame.
Place the coral in some freshly removed SW from the QT/display and place the coral in the unmedicated water for 15 more minutes, again shaking towards the end.
Place the coral back in the tank in an area of high flow to disperse any mucous buildup.
FWE gets rid of many many things... something to remember when you wanna put it in your DT to kill just flatworms.
I've recently switched to using a Furan-2 dip that a local frag store uses. He liked it so I made the switch to see if I liked it.... has worked so far and defiately helped with a zoa eating snail I had... the wentletrap.