Testing a different zoa dip-

[RedfordReefer]

I use coral revive by two little fishies. Costs half as much as coral rx and works just as well.

[ReeferRob]

I've been using Revive for a while now, but am giving the Coral RX a whirl recently. So far I really like it. They smell exactly the same, like Pine Sole. But the Rx as another additive that seems to treat the growth of some algeas.

[Sir Patrick]

Coral rx sounds great. Ive also heard lotts of good on the coral revive.

When it comes to gram positive fungus/bacterias, I have had great results with the maracyn, so Figured I would test it as a dip. So far, I have only tested on zoa polyps, as they can close up, and protect themselves from a harsh/harmful dip. Not sure how it will work on other corals.

Some specifics on setting up the dip-

I took a white butter bowl (I call it my dipping bowl) and filled it with tank water. I then sprinkled just enough maracyn to slightly tint the water yellow. I disturbed the polyps to get them to close up. I dropped the frag in the water, and let it sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, I gave the polyps a good swooshing around, to break loose anything still hanging on. I then rinsed in a clean bowl of tank water again, before returning to the tank. Polyps opened up right away, and none of the 6 or so different frgs had any issues after the dip.

[Sir Patrick]

Wish I could continue on with this little experiment- but the slime is long gone...and cnt say I would like it to come back- even though it would have to in order for me to continue testing thi dip out.


I am fairly confidant that the initial dip would have wiped out the slime though. I found the cause of the slime, and realized why the slime would dissapear, but return again. I was adding to much MB7, and was feeding the slime. I had been dosing the full dose of MB& when in reality, I should have been dosing maintainance doses. The dips either wiped it out, or put a dent in it, just for me to feed it and make it grow again. Since I backed off the MB&, the slime has went away.

If anyone else runs across a cyno outbreak, causing their zoas to close up, please feel free to give this a try, and add your results to this thread! Seems I am kind of stuck at the moment...

Anyone lives reasonable close, I will stop out and do it myself, if you like. Would like to see this testing of info continue!