Frags swap means pests swap?

[regal]

How are we going to prevent getting pests into our tank from this upcoming frags swap? Any suggestions?

 

[Deanos]

In several previous posts about the swap, it's been mentioned that there will be pest dips for SPS and zoas.

Dean

 

[Josh]

There will also be a Pest ID Guide handed out to help members identify anything they find in their tanks.

 

[DEEPWATER]

How are we going to prevent getting pests into our tank from this upcoming frags swap? Any suggestions?

but ,,you should never put the anything in your tank anyway without a dip ,freshwater ,lugos solution ,flatworm exit ,and so on ,,so if you do put something in your tank and didnt do anything ,and have a prob ,,it will be your own flaut ,

 

[jhale]

one word,

QUARANTINE.

the last swap there were more bugs handed out than at a picnic at a donut factory

 

[ShaunW]

How are we going to prevent getting pests into our tank from this upcoming frags swap? Any suggestions?

I'm setting up a pest removal station at the swap. I will check frags and treat them accordingly. Kris will be helping me. At least I will try and minimize the spread of pests.

I plan on a interceptor bath, and a Flatworm bath.

 

[jhale]

please remind me to bring the interceptor.

 

[ctxmonitor]

I'm setting up a pest removal station at the swap. I will check frags and treat them accordingly. Kris will be helping me. At least I will try and minimize the spread of pests.

I plan on a interceptor bath, and a Flatworm bath.

could you do both in one bath or its better to spilt it apart?

 

[ShaunW]

How are we going to prevent getting pests into our tank from this upcoming frags swap? Any suggestions?

The grab bags will be clean from pests since they are coming from a very reputable company that treats its corals before shipping out to aquarists.

People should also be upfront about their pest status!!

For example my tank is pest free, I have treated it for all pests and am at this point completely anal about pest introduction.

 

[ShaunW]

could you do both in one bath or its better to spilt it apart?

I could do both in one bath, but it makes no sense to treat zoanthids for red bugs.

I will probably triage each individual frag to its appropiate treatment.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Yup, I'll be helping you out Shaun. Two more days!

 

[jhale]

I could do both in one bath, but it makes no sense to treat zoanthids for red bugs.

I will probably triage each individual frag to its appropiate treatment.

lol, if you try to do this you will have no time to enjoy the swap.

people need to step up and admit if they know they have some kind of pest in thier tanks. and those buying should be aware they should treat the corals for the appropiate pests.

 

[nanoreefer22]

lol, if you try to do this you will have no time to enjoy the swap.

people need to step up and admit if they know they have some kind of pest in thier tanks. and those buying should be aware they should treat the corals for the appropiate pests.

Agreed.

Shaun your gonna have no time for the enjoying part... :lol:....if people have bugs they could step up if they're bringing corals and make your life a lot easier at the Frag Swap.

 

[herman]

Ahhhhh, this is the only time where I consider myself lucky. My tank is not ready therefore no frags for me. Im just going to meet you guys and have a couple of beers with a couple of you. And to remind everyone that Kris is supposed to go to Petco and use one of the pickup lines. (Can of worms?) I really look forward to seeing you all.

 

[Josh]

With Shaun on pest control, I think this is going to be one of the safest coral exchanges ever.

Shaun, it's like you're teaching a high school safe sex class!