Reef dip 100 ml Seachem coral disinfectant

Reef Dip™ 100ml SEACHEM

- Coral disinfectant
- Complex of elemental iodine, disinfects corals
- Good to use before introducing new corals

Overview

Reef Dip™ contains elemental iodine complexed with a protective slime coat to safely and gently disinfect corals. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. It can be used prophylactically (without signs of disease) or to remedy sick specimens. It is safe to use with both hard and soft corals. It is also safe for anemones and polyps.

Reef Dip™ provides a protective slime coat complex that covers the coral, keeping the iodine in contact with the infected site for extended periods. Additionally, the viscous coat prevents the infection from re-entering the site.

100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml

Instructions

Do not use in the aquarium.

Use in a separate container.

Remove 4 L (1 US gallon) of water from the source aquarium into an appropriate container for dipping.

Add 5 to 10 ml (1 to 2 capfuls) of Reef Dip™ and mix.

Place the coral specimen in the dip for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the severity of the problem.

In very severe cases, a double dose can be used.

With clear and accessible lesions, the dipping concentrate can be painted directly onto the lesions before dipping.

Observe the animals during treatment for adverse effects such as excessive thinning.

FAQ

Can 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.

No, I would not use this dip with crabs/shrimp on your acropora. Remove them or shake them off before dipping.

My question is: Does Reef Dip™ protect against hydroids? My plan was to dip my live rocks, corals, and macroalgae before putting them in the aquarium to try to kill any hiding hydroids.

First off, I’ve heard a lot of different opinions about using live rocks with dwarfs due to hydroids (it's a very broad description, cnidarians include thousands of species). You might want to consider using "dead" rock and some time to naturally start your own biological system. Reef dipping would not be an effective practice in this situation. It is primarily used to combat bacterial and protozoan infections.

I would certainly err on the side of caution and not introduce anything else to the system that could pose a threat. If you still want to add macroalgae, I would be sure to rinse and inspect the new specimens very carefully. Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee to get rid of hydroids as even after many precautions, hydroids can still infect a tank.

Is it safe to use Reef Dip™ with Tridacna clams as a preventative measure?

Reef Dip™ is intended for corals and anemones. We do not recommend it for clams. However, if you feel your clam is sick, you may try dipping it in a very diluted Reef Dip™ solution at your own risk. This is not common practice, but I have heard of it being done.

Is there a dip that can help recover my acropora species?

The disinfecting properties of Reef Dip™ will certainly help these corals by killing any infectious bacteria or protozoans that may be infecting them. Bleaching can also be caused by warm temperature. If that's the case, the only way to correct it is to find a way to cool your water (such as a chiller).