Iodine Dip? To dip or not to dip?

[Foster]

Could come one shed some light on this subject?

On the reefermadness acclimation page it recomends to perform ans iodine dip on SPS colonies, however I have seen some post that recommend NOT to do this?

What are the pros and cons of dipping a new SPS from a vendor (RM) and should this action be performed?

thanks

[chewie]

To each his own. After seeing what red bugs did to my corals, I will never NOT dip a new piece again. I have never lost a coral(sps)because of a dip(administered correctly). Then again, I haven't bought a wild colony in 3 years.

[Mr_Quality]

Iodine dips are used to reduce bacterial levels. I did a dip just one time, w/ an Acro valida that had developed some necrosis where the monofilament ID tag rubbed at the tissue. I don’t like that tagging method that those Bali Aquaculture folks use. Anyhow, I dipped it and applied a super-glue bandage over the necrotic area. The necrosis stopped spreading and the colony is now doing fine.

[64Ivy]

I dip as a precaution, even 'aquacultured' pieces and frags from friends tanks. When done correctly, can't see the harm. If not done at all though, I sure as heck can. ;)

[funstarfish]

where does the incorrect dipping technique take over? too much iodine? too long? i dip if i don't know the tank well. never hd any problems either way.

[Foster]

I guess it is safe to say that a new aquired wild colony should be dipped?

[redFishblue]

Follow the package instructions on the iodine. I've seen really nice pieces killed by too strong a solution.

[Foster]

I have Lugols.....from what I have read this is the stuff to use for iodone dips? Correct? 40 drops per gallon~!

[aquariumclown]

As long as we're on the subject. Will Lugol rid of hitch hikers such as the red flat worms?

[Tek]

Where can you purchase the lugols?

[aquariumclown]

Originally posted by Tek
Where can you purchase the lugols?
This is one place I know...
http://marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=KM3611

[64Ivy]

Originally posted by platapus
I have Lugols.....from what I have read this is the stuff to use for iodone dips? Correct? 40 drops per gallon~!
I will also throw in an airstone or small powerhead to keep the solution moving. Bath time averages 15 minutes.

[dburr]

As long as we're on the subject. Will Lugol rid of hitch hikers such as the red flat worms? I have seen it kill brown flat worms and mixed results on green/red FW's at the 40 drops per gallon.