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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 dip 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).