quarantining corals

judyk

Member
I just got an Anthelia from a tank that isn't in too good a shape. One fish had pop eye and he had recently lost a couple other fish. Can corals carry ick or other bacterial diseases? I have it in my QT now. I'm pretty sure I can save the coral but I don't want to cause a disaster with my fish and corals in my main tank. Any opinions or suggestions?
Judy
 

spmnarciso

Active Member
I'm not sure about carrying ick,I don't think so, but diseases yes. Alot of folks here will dip the corals to remove any bacteria before placing them in their tank.
Also, i don't think corals would infect your fish, I think they are coral-isolated bacterias.
 

judyk

Member
What should I dip it in? I think it's pretty close to Xenia's and I don't think they can get a fresh water dip. I may be wrong, that's why I'm asking for help.
Judy
 
Top