Alternative coral dipping

[carriej]

Hi folks,

I am irritated there is no product on the market that kills everything. Two of the big hitters seem to be red bugs and AEFW.

In the states lots are using bayers insect killer as a dip with great results. I am on a mission to find a dip that would also kill these little heathens. I'm half scared to buy more corals because I don't want to infect my tank!

Is there an alternative for us Canadians? Do not say interceptor... I have been through that song and dance; and no one will give it to me regardless of what proof I bring or show.

[Proteus]

There was a thread and group order for RPS

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d=95684&page=1

[carriej]

I seen it online available; but it sounds deadly, and some people weren't sure of its effectiveness.

I seen post where people claim it has killed their fish; etc.

[Proteus]

If you read it it say do NOT add to DT.

Also noted do not use on fish,clams,snails,etc

If you have a problem with flat worms you may want to use zeo's flat worm stop. Though it doesn't kill the pest it helps coral build better protection against them.

[carriej]

I seen that... I currently don't have any pests; just want to prevent them.

How long would one run them in QT before placing in tank? 12 he's? 24? A week? I usually only run them in QT long enough to inspect them and that's it. It doesn't state how long

[Proteus]

Move the infected corals to a quarantine tank then dip it in RPS ALL OUT. (DO NOT ADD RPS ALL OUT TO YOUR QT OR MT TANK) While the coral is dipping in ALL OUT take a pipette or turkey baster, and blast the coral with the dip. Make sure to get in between the polyps and the underside of the coral. Do this for approximately 15 minutes. After 15 minutes; You may reuse the dip with multiple corals. RPS ALL OUT dip will change from blue to green when it is no longer working as intended. Thoroughly rinse coral with clean saltwater and return to quarantine tank. Make sure to run carbon in your QT tank to absorb any possible residue. This is especially important when dipping soft corals such as leathers.

[carriej]

Thank you; but I was more curious of exactly how long it should stay in QT with carbon.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by carriej

Thank you; but I was more curious of exactly how long it should stay in QT with carbon.

How long what should stay in QT?

[carriej]

The coral once dipped in RPS

[Proteus]

I would believe that if the coral is infected than its. Until pest are gone may need to do multiple dips

But if it were new piece bought I would think same as other dips. Just long enough to rinse off the solution