how do you tell if it is dyed?

HimSelf · #1 11-03-2005, 03:10 AM

I was wondering how do you tell if a coral is dyed?

Thanks

Ruth · #2 11-03-2005, 03:15 AM

From what I have heard sometimes the dye will actually come off on your hands and into the water and you can actually see it in your skimmate. I think if it looks too good to be true it probably is.

HimSelf · #3 11-03-2005, 03:19 AM

if I bought a coral and found out is dyed. Do you think the LFS that I bought from would take it back?

lil_clownfish13 · #4 11-03-2005, 03:48 AM

they sure should!

if they didnt know it was dyed im sure they would take it back-- they sold it to you under a false pretense

if they knew it was dyed, and sold it to you saying it wasnt-- or implying it wasnt-- they still sold it under a false pretense--

if they dont take it back -- id get mad

psuedo · #5 11-03-2005, 06:37 AM

dyed corals are everywhere, and most stores would not take it back. The more reputable stores would not even put dyed corals in their tanks because they would want to protect their reputation. The stores that would carry them periodically wouldn't give you you money back.
A certain term comes to mind here, CAVEAT EMPTOR. Before buying the coral do your research on them, then decide whether you think it is dyed.

Ken · #6 11-03-2005, 06:49 AM

Hi, what type of coral are you suspicious of that is dyed? regards Ken

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #7 11-03-2005, 10:09 AM

If you see extremely bright yellow leathers (unless they specify that it's from Fiji), it's dyed. I've also seen a LFS sell purple & pink finger leathers & colts that are obviously dyed & have probably died already. When I asked about them, I was told that they only bring in what people want to buy. People need to be informed so they stop buying these dyed corals or the LFS has little incentive not to bring them in. Also, if you see some anemones that are supposed to be white but are a bright colour, then it may be dyed as well. I think Sebae anemones are the ones I saw.

Anthony

HimSelf · #8 11-03-2005, 02:12 PM

Has anyone seen the white anemone with the bright pink tip at Big Al's in Richmond? It is in 33gal display tank right before you go in to the fish room.

I always wondered if that was dyed

The pink color looks too good to be ture.

mr_alberta · #9 11-03-2005, 02:20 PM

White anemone with pink tips? Is it a Condy?

Delphinus · #10 11-03-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HimSelf

Has anyone seen the white anemone with the bright pink tip at Big Al's in Richmond? It is in 33gal display tank right before you go in to the fish room.

I always wondered if that was dyed

The pink color looks too good to be ture.

Like Newguy says, it could be a condy (Condylactis sp.), kind of sounds like one based on your description.

Generally speaking, when an anemone is dyed, the colour is generally uniform throughout.