Favorite Coral Dip

[jaBX1]

So ive never used a coral dip before, i know i should have but i was new to the hobby and now i am still dealing with red flatworms a year later.
Im building a new system now and would really like to transfer most of my corals to my new tank. I am starting with dry rock and dead sand to ensure no pests are initially in the tank.

My question is what are peoples favorite coral dips? Is there a clear favorite or does it vary?

 

[PeteTheGreek89]

i like api melafix

 

[piranhapat]

Revive by two little fishes.

 

[garys reef]

i use coral rx never a problem

 

[kres1024]

I like sour cream and onion...

 

[budddman]

Bayer advanced

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[Cibo]

Bayer advanced
+1

 

[garys reef]

Hey budddman is this what u use?

 

[jackson6745]

Is this something new? I never heard of anyone using garden insecticide stuff. Do the acros slime much from the dip?

 

[Tonyscoots84]

The 2 sps frags i picked up today slimmed a little bit after the dip i used the bayer advanced

 

[duke62]

i will use coral rx on new corals that look strong and healthy because it is a harsh dip. on corals that look stressed i use seachem reef dip. i want to use the bayer but i cant find the one reefers use as a dip in ny

 

[nanoreefer22]

i will use coral rx on new corals that look strong and healthy because it is a harsh dip. on corals that look stressed i use seachem reef dip. i want to use the bayer but i cant find the one reefers use as a dip in ny

Not allowed to sell it in NY from what I've heard. I went over to HD in NJ to get mine.

 

[henrystyle]

Bayer advanced

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+3
I will never use anything else. Kills everything except your coral.
Makes you wonder how many pest previously entered your tanks. Older dip solutions weren't killing anything.
This is what I use. Home depot/lowes sells it.

16ml of it to a gallon of saltwater.. 20 minute dip. Once dip time is complete, rinse off corals in some fresh tank water and your done.
red bugs, aefw, red flatworms, nudis, brissle worms, those tiny starfish, etc DEAD..
You will be amazed how much dead stuff will be on the bottom of your dip bucket.
I have never lost a coral yet using this. I have even left corals in the dip for more than an hour with no coral death...If I'm lying I'm dying. TRUTH!
This jug container can last you forever if you don't use some to exterminate your house. lol

 

[jerl77]

bayer and melafix

 

[Custom05Taco]

Following

 

[ecvernon]

I'll try Bayer later. I have used revive, and tropic marine. I prefer revive. Tmpcc was very strong and everything always used to look like crap no matter how much I diluted. I recently used revive to help me beat aefw with weekly dips. No matter how much I used the coral was not as stressed ( never trust anyone. Even family!!!!)

 

[henrystyle]

( never trust anyone. Even family!!!!)

Say it again! Once you use bayer, revive will be obsolete.

 

[budddman]

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[budddman]

Yes gary thats the one i use. Not so sure about the home pest version pictured above. I tried to upload a pic but it didnt work.
Only thing gary, the bottle i get isnt made for the hose. I dont know if that makes the formula in the bottle different.

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[xxxAngeloxxx]

Hey budddman is this what u use?

Hey Gary can you use this on all types of corals or just sps only?