While on quarentine what about Corals??
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old_salt
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Do parasites attack coral like they do fish? Are there sicknesses or disease that might be caught if new coral was quarantined for a few weeks. I only have one coral in my tank at this time but would like to know if this is something that I should do in the future before adding new coral to my reef tank. Thanks.
lion_crazz
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You would only need to think about quarantining coral if it comes from a system at the LFS that has fish living in it, in my opinion.
lion_crazz
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This is a very tough question to answer. Here's why:
On one hand, if the system you bought the coral from had fish in it, then the coral could potentially be carrying ich or other parasites.
If the system does not have fish in it, the chances of it carrying parasites are slim, but not impossible. If it is a new piece to the LFS, it could definitely have carried ich with it in transport.
Then comes the problem of location of quarantine. If you have ever used medication in your quarantine tank, you obviously cannot quarantine the coral there. On top of that, you then need proper lighting and proper alk/Ca levels if you are going to quarantine corals also.
This is a really tough question to answer. I am not going to give an answer, as I feel you could make a stance for both sides. I, myself, have never quarantined any of my corals though. I have not had any problems doing it this way, but I guess, it is not 100% bulletproof then.
On one hand, if the system you bought the coral from had fish in it, then the coral could potentially be carrying ich or other parasites.
If the system does not have fish in it, the chances of it carrying parasites are slim, but not impossible. If it is a new piece to the LFS, it could definitely have carried ich with it in transport.
Then comes the problem of location of quarantine. If you have ever used medication in your quarantine tank, you obviously cannot quarantine the coral there. On top of that, you then need proper lighting and proper alk/Ca levels if you are going to quarantine corals also.
This is a really tough question to answer. I am not going to give an answer, as I feel you could make a stance for both sides. I, myself, have never quarantined any of my corals though. I have not had any problems doing it this way, but I guess, it is not 100% bulletproof then.
big
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Originally Posted by lion_crazz
This is a very tough question to answer. Here's why:
On one hand, if the system you bought the coral from had fish in it, then the coral could potentially be carrying ich or other parasites.
If the system does not have fish in it, the chances of it carrying parasites are slim, but not impossible. If it is a new piece to the LFS, it could definitely have carried ich with it in transport.
Then comes the problem of location of quarantine. If you have ever used medication in your quarantine tank, you obviously cannot quarantine the coral there. On top of that, you then need proper lighting and proper alk/Ca levels if you are going to quarantine corals also.
This is a really tough question to answer. I am not going to give an answer, as I feel you could make a stance for both sides. I, myself, have never quarantined any of my corals though. I have not had any problems doing it this way, but I guess, it is not 100% bulletproof then.
That is what I was looking to see, thanks that sums it all up very well!!
This is a very tough question to answer. Here's why:
On one hand, if the system you bought the coral from had fish in it, then the coral could potentially be carrying ich or other parasites.
If the system does not have fish in it, the chances of it carrying parasites are slim, but not impossible. If it is a new piece to the LFS, it could definitely have carried ich with it in transport.
Then comes the problem of location of quarantine. If you have ever used medication in your quarantine tank, you obviously cannot quarantine the coral there. On top of that, you then need proper lighting and proper alk/Ca levels if you are going to quarantine corals also.
This is a really tough question to answer. I am not going to give an answer, as I feel you could make a stance for both sides. I, myself, have never quarantined any of my corals though. I have not had any problems doing it this way, but I guess, it is not 100% bulletproof then.
That is what I was looking to see, thanks that sums it all up very well!!
zman1
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Well I have had a SWT for many years and never had flatworms until I introduced them on a SPS frag in a new tank.
Would it be a good idea to have a q-tank, yeah maybe, but to q-tank corals would be just as expensive as a mini Display tank. So my future adds will be Flatworm Exit dipped before putting them in.
Would it be a good idea to have a q-tank, yeah maybe, but to q-tank corals would be just as expensive as a mini Display tank. So my future adds will be Flatworm Exit dipped before putting them in.
darknes
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Originally Posted by MBX5
What the red bugs? If so they are not flat worms. Do a search on google and read about them. You have to use dog meds to rid the tank of them.
smal red head and yellow body. They are tiny and hard to find.
Dog medication? I don't think I'd ever put that in my tank.
What the red bugs? If so they are not flat worms. Do a search on google and read about them. You have to use dog meds to rid the tank of them.
smal red head and yellow body. They are tiny and hard to find.
Dog medication? I don't think I'd ever put that in my tank.
mbx5
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Yes it is called Interceptor and is for heart worms.--You need to be on the look out for them as I said they are small like the size of a pin head.--This is a great post about them not sure if I am allowed to post other forums on this site but I'll give it a try.
http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=45859
It's a ton of work but many many people have used it and no ill effects on the tank other than what they say in the post.
http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=45859
It's a ton of work but many many people have used it and no ill effects on the tank other than what they say in the post.
hurt
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TMPCC, unless of course you like red bugs, FW's and AEFW's. There is no one to blame but ourselves when we frag and trade. I learned the hard way with red bugs. They almost killed two of my tri-color acros. Had to dose my whole system with interceptor twice to rid the little pests. Lost all shrimp and crabs, but my tri-colors are doing great once again. Now, I always use TMPCC before the frags go into my DT. If you don't, you have no one to blame but yourself when one of these pests reaks havoc on your reef.
mbx5
Member
Originally Posted by zman1
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/224751/something-new-in-my-tank-help-id
Yes I know what a flat worm is but red bugs are not the same.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/224751/something-new-in-my-tank-help-id
Yes I know what a flat worm is but red bugs are not the same.
zman1
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Originally Posted by Hurt
TMPCC,
I will have to try Tropic Marine, I did dip all new frags with Kent Tech-D and it didn't kill the flatworms (and it doesn't spell that out either) So I was going to start also dipping with Salifert Flat Exit. If TMPCC wacks bac. and parasites, I will give it a shot. I agree with an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure......
TMPCC,
I will have to try Tropic Marine, I did dip all new frags with Kent Tech-D and it didn't kill the flatworms (and it doesn't spell that out either) So I was going to start also dipping with Salifert Flat Exit. If TMPCC wacks bac. and parasites, I will give it a shot. I agree with an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure......
hurt
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Yep, it wacks everything and is the best product I know of. As I read the poll results it's no wonder red bugs are so prevalent. Only 3 out 13 people are treating their corals before they put them in their tank, ouch! Maybe people are referring to lps and softies though? SPS are the ones that you really have to worry about with RB's and AEFW's. AEFW's are the worst though.