Even healthy-looking corals can carry hidden pests—nudibranchs, flatworms, algae spores, or bacterial infections. Introducing them directly into your main display can cause long-term damage, coral loss, and ongoing outbreaks.
A quick 15–30 minute dip and short quarantine period dramatically reduces the risk.
Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
Coral dip (Revive™, Bayer, CoralRX) | Kills pests and eggs |
Clean saltwater container | Main dipping bath |
Rinse container | To remove residual dip |
Turkey baster or soft brush | To dislodge pests |
Gloves and goggles | For safety (especially with Bayer) |
Prepare 3 containers with tank water:
Dip container
Rinse container
Recovery container (optional)
Mix coral dip per product instructions (never overdose).
Place coral in the dip bath for 5–15 minutes.
Gently blast the coral with a turkey baster or soft brush every 1–2 minutes.
Transfer to rinse bath and swish coral to remove any remaining solution or loose pests.
(Optional) Let coral rest in clean water for 5–10 minutes before returning to quarantine tank.
While dipping kills pests, it doesn’t catch everything. A 2–4 week quarantine helps detect hidden issues before introducing new corals to your reef.
Basic Quarantine Setup:
5–10 gallon tank or frag rack
Heater, light, small powerhead
Weekly water changes
Monitor for signs of stress, bleaching, or pests
🔍 Inspect daily for eggs, flatworms, or tissue loss. Re-dip if needed.
Dip new arrivals immediately upon unboxing, even WYSIWYG corals.
Never mix different coral types in the same dip solution.
Avoid using coral dip on inverts or filter-feeding hitchhikers.
Label containers and tools used for dipping separately from your main tank.
Coral dipping and quarantine are your reef’s first line of defense. A little patience now prevents weeks—or months—of treating outbreaks later.
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