Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: ohioreef on February 17, 2021, 20:14:22

Title: Coral Dipping
Post by: ohioreef on February 17, 2021, 20:14:22
After my losses from velvet I am now letting my tank go fallow to rid it of velvet.

I'd read you are safe to add corals, but then someone mentioned there was some concern about corals bringing in velvet/ich. Would it be recommended I dip corals before adding to my tank? If so, what product do I use and how do I do it?



Thanks,

Gary

Title: Re: Coral Dipping
Post by: Steve on February 18, 2021, 15:07:54
I dip everything I put in my tank, but have never heard of dipping a coral for ich or velvet.
Title: Re: Coral Dipping
Post by: Heinbaughb on February 19, 2021, 12:34:28
I believe anything wet can bring in possible parasites which is why I gave up and went the Ich management route.
Title: Re: Coral Dipping
Post by: ohioreef on February 19, 2021, 14:14:18
What’s the ich management route? Ich can be managed, velvet wipes out a tank....
Title: Re: Coral Dipping
Post by: Heinbaughb on February 19, 2021, 22:52:24
What’s the ich management route? Ich can be managed, velvet wipes out a tank....

I have dealt with both diseases. I wish I had an answer for you. Fallow is a good way to do a complete reset but remember during that fallow that adding corals and clean up crew can reset your timeline if you take it 100% serious. Starting with healthy fish and keeping stress low and adding a properly sized UV sterilizer after fallow is a good long term strategy. Short term...kill it off the best you can.