how to do fw dip

[rickytsui]

how do u guys do the fw dip for clams? and for how long

 

[House of Laughter]

ricky,

PM is easy to trreat - I float a tupperware of RO/DI water in my fuge for about 20 minutes to get it to temperature - then I dip the clam in there for about 15 mins - check out Barry's site (www.clamsdirect.com) for the treatment plans.

HTH

House

 

[rickytsui]

i though the ph will have to match the ph u have in the reef?

 

[House of Laughter]

They say it should but I have done dozens of dips like that with no ill effect -

Disclaimer - they were all crocea clams.

House

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i though the ph will have to match the ph u have in the reef?

good point. i always heard people talk about freshwater dips but didn't find out until way later that the ph should be the same as in your tank.

good thing i never tried it.

hope it works out

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

when i have done freshwater dipps i alwasy matched the temp and ph .. i was told it is a must but i guess not lol. it is actually quite intresting to watch. i never had any fatalities either

 

[KathyC]

It is a good idea to match the temp & PH. keeping in mind that most of our local tap water here is about 7.2, so it is a wide swing to 8.0-8.4.

You never know if your going to run into a coral that just can't take that extra stress on top of whatever you are treating for...even if it's only a FW dip without 'medication' added.
The easiest way to get the PH to a level that will cause no added stress is to buy a package of "Proper PH 8.0" and add the appropriate amount for the amount of water you're using. It's good for FW and SW.
Why chance it?