Sort of confused on acclimating corals
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flower
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Originally Posted by zero26
http:///forum/post/3086162
On this site on the flash acclimation guide it says to float corals and drop them in, but under the description it says 1 hour, should I just float my corals and zoo's?
Acclimate corals and zoos...drop in after floating anemones.
Sponges must NEVER hit the air, open those bags underwater.
http:///forum/post/3086162
On this site on the flash acclimation guide it says to float corals and drop them in, but under the description it says 1 hour, should I just float my corals and zoo's?
Acclimate corals and zoos...drop in after floating anemones.
Sponges must NEVER hit the air, open those bags underwater.
katsafados
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Ive only temp acclimated my corals and nothing ever happend to them yet!
I let the bag float for 30 - 60 mins then drop them in.
I let the bag float for 30 - 60 mins then drop them in.
flower
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Originally Posted by Jimmy 4
http:///forum/post/3086185
I would drip acclimate corals bought online. Who knows what thier pH and salinity are. All floating a bag in your tank will do is equlize the temps. Am I missing something here?
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
http:///forum/post/3086185
I would drip acclimate corals bought online. Who knows what thier pH and salinity are. All floating a bag in your tank will do is equlize the temps. Am I missing something here?
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
katsafados
Active Member
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3086195
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
So are you saying you can just drop coral straight into your tank? No acclimation needed be it temp or drip?
http:///forum/post/3086195
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
So are you saying you can just drop coral straight into your tank? No acclimation needed be it temp or drip?
spanko
Active Member
Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3086195
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
Gonna disagree here.
It would be wise to avoid any predatory hitchers to dip coral in a Lugol's solution. I think the exception here would be anemone and sponge but hopefully someone else will chime in here. It is increasingly, or so it seems, common for zoanthid and montipora eating nudibranches, red bugs, even the ich parasite can hitch in on coral. Some would go as far as to quarantine coral.
For acclimation to the display after all of the prophylactic stuff only temp acclimation would be necessary. Snails crabs shrimp and the like are better served drip acclimating as a shift in Ph is usually detrimental to their well being.
http:///forum/post/3086195
The only things that need to be floated and dropped in are anemones and crabs, snails and the like.
All coral and fish needs to be acclimated. sponges are the only exception...open the bag underwater after floating.
Gonna disagree here.
It would be wise to avoid any predatory hitchers to dip coral in a Lugol's solution. I think the exception here would be anemone and sponge but hopefully someone else will chime in here. It is increasingly, or so it seems, common for zoanthid and montipora eating nudibranches, red bugs, even the ich parasite can hitch in on coral. Some would go as far as to quarantine coral.
For acclimation to the display after all of the prophylactic stuff only temp acclimation would be necessary. Snails crabs shrimp and the like are better served drip acclimating as a shift in Ph is usually detrimental to their well being.
katsafados
Active Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3086236
Gonna disagree here.
It would be wise to avoid any predatory hitchers to dip coral in a Lugol's solution. I think the exception here would be anemone and sponge but hopefully someone else will chime in here. It is increasingly, or so it seems, common for zoanthid and montipora eating nudibranches, red bugs, even the ich parasite can hitch in on coral. Some would go as far as to quarantine coral.
For acclimation to the display after all of the prophylactic stuff only temp acclimation would be necessary. Snails crabs shrimp and the like are better served drip acclimating as a shift in Ph is usually detrimental to their well being.
Whats a Lugol's solution?
http:///forum/post/3086236
Gonna disagree here.
It would be wise to avoid any predatory hitchers to dip coral in a Lugol's solution. I think the exception here would be anemone and sponge but hopefully someone else will chime in here. It is increasingly, or so it seems, common for zoanthid and montipora eating nudibranches, red bugs, even the ich parasite can hitch in on coral. Some would go as far as to quarantine coral.
For acclimation to the display after all of the prophylactic stuff only temp acclimation would be necessary. Snails crabs shrimp and the like are better served drip acclimating as a shift in Ph is usually detrimental to their well being.
Whats a Lugol's solution?
spanko
Active Member
Description:
Kent Lugol`s Solution provides a strong source of free iodine and iodide to reef inhabitants and macroalgae. Although it’s very effective when used with stony corals, systems containing xenia and soft corals are particularly benefited by the use of Lugol’s Solution. Used as a dip for stony and soft or leather corals, Lugol’s will help rid the animals of unwanted parasites and harmful bacteria. This product helps foster improved coloration and prevents bleaching of all corals due to changes in light intensity, and enhances coral polyp expansion. Kent Lugol`s Solution provides a key nutrient for marine invertebrates and fishes, and contains no phosphate, nitrate, gluconate, or other sugars.
Considerations for use:
Kent Lugol`s Solution is a very strong source of iodine, and must be dosed carefully, according to the directions. Lugol`s Solution is very useful for xenia, soft and stony corals, and other polyp cnidarians. This product is best applied to an aquarium by adding it to a strong current of water where it can be circulated into the aquarium over a prolonged period of time. Lugol`s Solution can also be diluted at a ratio of 1 drop to 4 oz. aquarium water in a separate cup and targeted directly up-current from xenia colonies or soft corals, but take care when using this method (not all corals will react the same; stony corals do not generally appreciate this target method of applying Lugol`s).
The benefits of using Lugol`s Solution with Concentrated Iodine Supplement™ and Tech I are that invertebrates are provided with continuous sources of iodine and iodide. When using Lugol`s Solution in conjunction with Concentrated Iodine Supplement, administer Concentrated Iodine at ½ the recommended dosage, and do not dose both products on the same day. When using Lugol`s Solution in conjunction with Tech I, administer either product at ½ the recommended dosage and allow 3-4 days between dosing Lugol`s and Tech I.
If you suspect that you have overdosed the aquarium with Lugol’s Solution, add 1 drop of Kent Chlorinex or Ammonia Detox per 2 drops of Lugol’s that was overdosed, to the aquarium. Do not dose Lugol’s Solution within 24 hours of treating an aquarium with either Chlorinex or Ammonia Detox.
Disclaimer: I have included this for the discussion on use as a coral dip per Daniels question. The instructions and discussion on using it in tank should only be done if the aquarist is in fact testing for iodine and can ascertain that the system is lacking. I do not condone dosing without testing.
katsafados
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So you dont reccoment dosing the whole dt tank with it. Rather than qt the new coral and dose. Could I put the new coral in a bucket of water and dose? since it would be a short period of time before putting the coral i nthe dt, or does it have to be a tank with power heads ect.
spanko
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"Used as a dip for stony and soft or leather corals, Lugol’s will help rid the animals of unwanted parasites and harmful bacteria."
"Lugol’s solution can be used at 10 drops per liter for a 15 minute treatment in an isolated container. Such a dip is commonly used on newly acquired hard corals to prevent RTN (rapid tissue necrosis) outbreaks in SPS dominated tanks. "
"Lugol’s solution can be used at 10 drops per liter for a 15 minute treatment in an isolated container. Such a dip is commonly used on newly acquired hard corals to prevent RTN (rapid tissue necrosis) outbreaks in SPS dominated tanks. "
katsafados
Active Member
Oops missed that part. Sorry!