Dipping new zoanthids?

[Fishindude88]

I am wondering what people do to dip their newly aquired zoas. Is a freshwater dip enough? How long?

[650-IS350]

I use this dip but not fully follow the instructions...

http://www.zoaid.com/articles004.php

some PALYS or zoos don't take well to dips and might just melt on you.

[SnapDragon]

If I were you I would at least dip them in freshwater, even if it is only for 5 seconds or so to kill flatworms.

I think dips are a good thing, but it can stress out the zoas/palys

[mystery_reef]

i do a small iodine dip for a few minutes just to be safe but im pretty sure the wrasse in the tank take care of any pests :)
it hasnt melted any yet.

[Fishindude88]

How much Iodine? I have kent marine tech 1 iodine, can I use this?

[swivel]

are flatworm harmful to zoa's/paly's?

[juancho24]

If you have flatworms just siphon them it is the best and safest approach.

[2006]

Iodine for new zoas to get rid of pests and furan-2 for sick zoas. Although I might start using furan-2 for new zoas and frags.

[jimgldn]

I use iodine for about 10-15 min and then a 10-15 second FW dip.

[Fishindude88]

Thanks for the help guys.
How do I know how much iodine to use?

[2006]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14341714#post14341714 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishindude88
Thanks for the help guys.
How do I know how much iodine to use?
I just use the manufactures instructions.