quarantine corals?

Discussion in 'Coral Diseases' started by hoodoo, Oct 16, 2004.

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  1. hoodoo

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    Do you quarantine corals before you add them to your show tank?
     
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Some do but I'm one who doesn't. The only reason I can see for quarantining corals is to avoid hitchhikers.
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

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    I haven't in the past but will be from now on.  Especially SPS coral, as "red Bugs" have become a big problem lately and my tank is infested.  Once I rid my tank of them I will be treating all new corals.
    There are dips Like Kent's Tech D.   prevents the spread of bacterial and protozoan disease • Designed for all stony corals, and most soft corals

    Jason
     
    Jason McKenzie, Oct 16, 2004
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