Coral acclimation

[MikeyZO]

This is probably a stupid question, but how do you go about coral acclimation/dipping? I assume you acclimate corals and then dip them? are you using water from your tank for the dip or fresh made water? if fresh made, I assume you acclimate to that first, and then dip, and then re-acclimate to tank?

 

[Sumbub]

Depends on if the corals are shipped or local. I usually float the bag about 15 minutes and use fresh made saltwater for dipping. I wouldn't reacclimate if I did fresh. If it's local I use the local water to do the dip.

 

[Josh]

I don't know why you would acclimate with fresh made water, it's just adding a second stressing event IMO. You want to get the coral used to your tank levels, not some "ideal" fresh-made level.

If you are talking about a freshwater dip (i.e. no salt), that sort of depends on what pests you are trying to treat for.

There are some livestock sellers that I trust and would put their animals directly into my tank, and others where I want to inspect the animal and treat it before adding it.

It's a lot like dating in NYC.

 

[Geraud]

For SPS I just temp acclimate, do a 5-minute dip (or whatever is recommended by the product's manufacturer) then in the tank it goes.

 

[akma]

This is probably a stupid question, but how do you go about coral acclimation/dipping? I assume you acclimate corals and then dip them? are you using water from your tank for the dip or fresh made water? if fresh made, I assume you acclimate to that first, and then dip, and then re-acclimate to tank?

I acclimate everything the same way:
1.) Temp acclimate new corals in bag they came in.
2.) While temp acclimating, I get a container with some tank water. Then I pour in couple capfuls or coralrx.
3.) Once done with temp, I take them out of bags and place them into my container with my tank water.
4.) Stir the water with my fingers every few minutes.
5.) Rinse with tank water and goes into tank.

I also, cut off all frag plugs and use brand new ones.

 

[Geraud]

I acclimate everything the same way:
1.) Temp acclimate new corals in bag they came in.
2.) While temp acclimating, I get a container with some tank water. Then I pour in couple capfuls or coralrx.
3.) Once done with temp, I take them out of bags and place them into my container with my tank water.
4.) Stir the water with my fingers every few minutes.
5.) Rinse with tank water and goes into tank.

I also, cut off all frag plugs and use brand new ones.

Good point about removing the original plugs! They are the best places for pests to hide on!