You really should dip your corals with these Best of 2019 coral dips!

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4 жыл бұрын

Can you dip corals with hydrogen peroxide? Bayer insecticide? What coral dips are best for redbugs, flatworms, brown jelly? We’ve got the answers!
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@GuessMyName86 Жыл бұрын

Melafix is by far the best coral dip. It shits on every one of those bottles! If you’re wondering; 2.5mL per 1 cup of tank water (5-10 minute dip; I go 15. I dip twice in two different containers and then straight to the tank, no need to rinse as Melafix is excellent at treating your fish/coral/rock/sand. Excellent excellent stuff!!

@AnimalKING 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel its so informational. And I also just watched the entire 5 minute reef tank videos and I feel so much more confident about reefing.

@damianz7326 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best! I’ve learned so much from the both of you! Much appreciated

@don_chuwish 4 жыл бұрын

Tip for the Bayer - DO NOT go from dipping straight into your DT. Rinse very well and then move the frags to a coral QT for a while. You really don't want any trace of the Bayer in your DT.

@davidmiller4594 4 жыл бұрын

A table of the different dips and there use would be a great help and s nice addition to your website.

@dramad2974 4 жыл бұрын

Few notable mentions, Bayer, melaflex, polyp lab reef primer. All great imo

@MHoran86 4 жыл бұрын

I didnt even know Hydrogen Peroxide and Bayer were options until a year+ into the hobby, even Tropic Marin is something new to me because out of the 5-8 different LFS I've been too, I've never seen it carried in store( or recommendedas a dip.) Luckily I watched some KZfaqrs who recorded their process and was able to order from BRS earlier this month. Always alittle nervous trying to new things on my corals, but I felt the same way about Brightwells Amino Acids and now I dont know how I went so long without it. Thanks for the videos and time you guys put in and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

@BRStv 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Mike!

@TOMReefer 4 жыл бұрын

Coral RX 👍🏻 great product

@lisafoster4468 Жыл бұрын

I admit, I used the Bayer barehanded without thinking about it, though definitely not at full strength. Didn't even get an itch. Not that I would repeat it. Peroxide outright killed my monti frag, but everything else I had appreciated it.

@lonestarpatriot876 4 жыл бұрын

I have used Hydrogen Peroxide on several occasions and have never had a problem with it. I have dipped frags, sprayed complete rocks, spot treated inside the DT using some in a syringe etc. etc.. I have never diluted it and have used it on many different corals. I pretty much stick to Coral RX and Hydrogen Peroxide. And while it might be a good thought to have an aquarium supply company make a Hydrogen Peroxide treatment, I personally would never buy it if it cost a cent more than what I pay for it at the local drug store. This is probably why no company in the aquarium trade has done so. Keep up the great work!!!

@leel6429 3 жыл бұрын

Obviously it would cost more

@PastorSZ_Author 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised to not see Seachem Reef Dip on the list. Always worked great for me.

@atfinthehouse8631 4 жыл бұрын

Agree. I’d add ME Corals into that group. Melafix and Primafix also for certain problems.

@reconnaissance7372 3 жыл бұрын

I use ME Corals 4x strength dip, it's so cheap and it works so well. I watched this weird brown barnacle algae looking thing just melt away from beneath one of my Chalices and every time I get a new coral after 15m in the dip most of the stuff comes off on it's own and then I just jet it to blow off anything remaining. My LFS guy said that it's a Pest, Bacterial, Algae and Iodine healing dip all in one.

@helwrj28 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you plan to do this video series for 2022?

@BRStv Жыл бұрын

We don't have a best of 2022 video series planned. Maybe for 2023 🙂

@CAPTAINCAPSLOCK111 4 жыл бұрын

DANGER: What is most often forgotten when using Hydrogen Peroxide (directly in your tank), is that most HP contains phosphates in high concentrations as a stabilizer. So even if it kills your algae in the first round, they might come back as a total havoc on the second round. What to do? Test your HP (diluted!) with your phosphate test and rule out the brands that contain phosphates. If all your brands do contain phosphates, don´t use HP directly in your tank and when dipping, rinse your coral and frag plugs to an extreme after using the HP. Maybe do a phosphate test on your rinsed coral before re-introducing them in your tank. Think of phosphate concentrations in the HP like in flower fertilizer...

@Leaflynn_Wolf 4 жыл бұрын

What would you suggest for a pest thats little known about? Euphyllia white bugs? Coral Rx dosen't stop them.

@crystalli4715 4 жыл бұрын

coral rx pro concentrate is the best

@ericmoreno9698 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering why you labeled the bayer as sps only dip? I use it on every coral 10:1 solution 10 minutes. great results

@JermaineDrummonds 4 жыл бұрын

Is media made from clay quartz reef safe?

@johngalactus4014 4 жыл бұрын

I use Seachem Reef Dip, works great on all corals and even anemone, never failed me. Improvements for 2020 - need a dip that gets rid/outright kills Aiptasia!

@atfinthehouse8631 4 жыл бұрын

J. Galactus remember aiptasia and mojanos are anemones. Anemones are very closely related to corals, hence something used on aiptasia May very well have adverse effects on corals.

@drewjanes307 4 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about nems, I'm just unaware of why they need a dip. do they and for what? honest question sry if it comes off rude.

@drewjanes307 4 жыл бұрын

peppermint shrimp won the aptasia battle for me, it did take several months, shrimp still in tank they took out all my pesty tiny tube worms asterina stats and flat worms as well

@paranorman1646 4 жыл бұрын

could over dose on the medicoral dip???

@Botzz28 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought some high end zoas for my first piece in my 15g waterbox. Best dip for zoas? I’ve always used coral RX didn’t know all these dips existed lol

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Coral Rx is definitely the most commonly used around the BRS office when it comes to zoas and really all corals.

@gunnykido7213 4 жыл бұрын

the only coral dips I have are the most popular ones!

@bonesawarm6987 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used Dettol for years and it only costs £1 and it’s the same as expensive stuff

@michaelbaldwin3356 3 жыл бұрын

Would use peroxide for nothing, tried it on a blastamousa and it faded the red out. The coral is ok actually getting another head on it and from the looks of it will still be the same faded red.

@deanfielding4411 3 жыл бұрын

Do any of these dips affect nitrifying Bacteria? I’m wanting to keep some of the nice rock from my old tank, and don’t seem to have any pests other than bristle worms, but would like to get rid of them to be on the safe side. What would you advise please?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

We've not studied that particular question, however, we do not recommend dipping live rock in any coral dips.

@solo636 4 жыл бұрын

Hey peeps, just wondering what best dip for cutting and healing frags. As I'm about to frag my chalice coral, and am not sure. Thanks for any input

@BRStv 4 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorites are Coral Revive and Tropic Marin Coral Cure.

@solo636 4 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thanks for your time and consideration. Please keep up your good work. Maybe a Bulk Reef Supply UK would be nice lol.

@atlaslost366 3 жыл бұрын

So can I have a series of dips for 1 coral? Like dip in HP, then Koral MD, then Medicure? Obviously I would need to rinse inbetween but wouldn't that be most effective?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

The dip combo that we've used most often is a DIY Bayer dip followed by Coral Rx. Using the procedure outlined in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gcyZlpmft7rWqJs.html

@zenith.reefkeeping 3 жыл бұрын

you can safely split nems with peroxide dip too!!!

@lisademayo8589 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ya'll just mentioned that you do a FRESH WATER DIP for Zoas? How long do you dip them in freshwater? And Euphylia too?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

Freshwater dips are tricky because not all corals handle them well. Zoas will usually handle freshwater for a couple of minutes just fine, but I wouldn't suggest using this method with euphyllia. Depending on your end goal, a purpose formulated coral dip is likely going to be more beneficial and has a wider number of coral types that it can be used on.

@lisademayo8589 3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv u guys are so amazing. and i love how you reply to me all of the time. please dont ever change that. myself and others feel that when u do that, u keep us as customers. simply fantastic. thanks

@Gangstalicious411 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had this issue before, but this didn’t show up in my Subscription feed for some reason....

@BRStv 4 жыл бұрын

Strange. Make sure you hit that bell icon :)

@Gangstalicious411 4 жыл бұрын

Bulk Reef Supply It didn’t show up in there either. Very strange... I’ve heard other people complain about that for months, but this is the first time it’s happened to me 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Clunit0621 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference based on Coral RX vs Coral RX Pro? I know it’s the concentration, but what’s the difference between the two. Thanks 🤙🏼

@BRStv 2 жыл бұрын

Just concentration

@Clunit0621 2 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv thank you 💯

@4cooldog99 4 жыл бұрын

Does the tropic marine dip also kills pests?

@BRStv 4 жыл бұрын

It is a great option for those iodine based type coral dips and can definitely be a solid addition to a full dipping spectrum!

@karennation3580 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know how to use lugols for a dip since directions dont say! Please give me some info. I just watched a youtube by a girl from brs but she just says follow directions but the directions are only for dosing to the tank! Why the heck would i need to calculated based on how many gallons are in my tank? How much do I use for 1 cup of dip? For how long for softies and lps? I just watched another you tube of someone who uses drug store iodine and its 10 percent and he said 1.5 ml per cup. The girl on youtube said lugols was 2%. I am so confused but I have dying corals and need to know asap! PLEASE help! Billy pipes has a youtube on tropic marin iodine that has the directions. I hate to have wasted my money and from your store for such a misleading product! Is tropic marin iodine just as good? I have medicoral and hasnt worked but do I keep doin it daily until it recovers?

@bonesawarm6987 3 жыл бұрын

Best coral dip is dettol and it only costs £1

@DrewShafer66 2 жыл бұрын

Some, like Marine Collectors, use ammo-lock in the bag

@hurricaneaquatics 2 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Shafer Ammo lock in a bag used for what exactly? Interested to know.

@DrewShafer66 2 жыл бұрын

@@hurricaneaquatics for fish only.

@hurricaneaquatics 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrewShafer66 Thanks

@drewjanes307 4 жыл бұрын

I've used peroxide in freshwater for years, I forgot all about it till a few months ago, giant algae bloom from a crash. pulling hair algae non stop for months, then i remembered, i was so frustrated that i didnt even care at that point, 95% gone overnight. with zero negative side effects

@leel6429 3 жыл бұрын

Ok serious newbie question here so dont grill me. Is it not easier to have every type of reef fish in your tank that have specific jobs to kill all these pests rather than going through this dipping process?

@BRStv 3 жыл бұрын

It's always easier to prevent the issue in the first place vs trying to solve an issue that has taken a foothold in your tank. Different fish, specifically wrasse, can definitely help though.

@leel6429 3 жыл бұрын

@@BRStv Thanks. I do planon lots of Wrasse in the tank