| Q:
Can this Reef Dip be used when there is a coral crab and/or
shrimp on the acropora? I would like to use this dip but
I have them on my acroporas.
A: I would not use this dip with the
crabs/shrimps in your acropora. Remove them or shake them
off before dipping.
Q:
I'm planning on setting up an aquarium for dwarf seahorses.
I have been reading that hydroids can harm and even kill
these tiny seahorses and their babies. My question is does
Reef Dip protect against hydroids? My plan was to dip my
live rock, corals, and macro algae before putting into the
aquarium to try to kill any lurking hydroids. Or do you
have another suggestion as to what product I should use?
A: First of all I have heard many different opinions about
using live rock with dwarfs due to hydroids (this is a very
broad description, the cnidarians include thousands of species).
You may want to consider using "dead" rock and
a little time to start your own biological system naturally.
Reef dip would not be an effective practice in this situation.
It is used mainly to combat bacterial and protozoa infections.
I would definitely err on the side of caution and wouldn't
introduce anything else to the system that might pose a
threat. If you still want to add macro algaes and I would
be sure to rinse very well and inspect new specimens, very
carefully. Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee
to rid hydroids because even after many precautions hyrdoids
can still infect a tank.
Q:
Is it safe to use Reef Dip with Tridacna Clams as a preventative
?
A: Reef Dip is intended for corals and anemones. We do not
recommend it for clams. However, if you feel your clam is
diseased, you can try dipping it in a very dilute Reef Dip
solution at your own risk. This is not a common practice
but I have heard of it being done.
Q:
Is there a dipip that can help to recover my acopora species?
A: The disinfectant properties of Reef Dip will definitely
help these corals by killing any infectious bacteria or
protozoan that may be infecting them. Bleaching can also
be caused by warm temperature. If this is the case, the
only way to correct that is to find a way to cool your water
(like a chiller).
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