PraziPro and macro

HKfshkpr1 · 03/02/2018, 10:16 AM

I am quarantining my macro algae frags with plugs and considering using PraziPro as a bath for a week or 2. I found 2 pet supply sites stating it's harmless to plants but I cannot find such a claim "on the bottle itself". So is it a good idea? Has anyone used it on macros? Thanks!

Michael Hoaster · 03/02/2018, 05:10 PM

I haven't used Prazipro, so I don't know, but I'm curious what you find out. I'm restarting my tank and I'd like to make sure I don't bring any nasties in. I've heard of scientists using a bleach solution to sterilize plants, but that's more of a quick wash. A long soak sounds like a good idea. Following…

Subsea · 03/05/2018, 05:44 AM

Iodine would be another option. Nor sure iodine would work on Red Planaria.

HKfshkpr1 · 03/05/2018, 11:16 PM

The seller told me macro can carry internal parasite(?) but most hobbists concern more about the plug/disc where the frags are mounted. Many want to remove the plug which could be a hot bed for parasite and eggs(?)but I like to stick the plugs into base rocks. They seem more secure that way. So far 5 days bathing in PraziPro.

Subsea · 03/07/2018, 05:51 AM

Internal parasites in macro?

There could be larvae and spores, like dormant ich, on surfer of macro or coral plugs. I doubt that 5 days would kill all possible nasties, but then again I know nothing about PraziPro.

MrsReefK · 03/07/2018, 07:52 AM

I would remove the plugs and put the macro on new. If you don’t have new, order some or put on rock rubble

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03/02/2018, 10:16 AM	#1
HKfshkpr1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 4	PraziPro and macro I am quarantining my macro algae frags with plugs and considering using PraziPro as a bath for a week or 2. I found 2 pet supply sites stating it's harmless to plants but I cannot find such a claim "on the bottle itself". So is it a good idea? Has anyone used it on macros? Thanks!

03/02/2018, 05:10 PM	#2
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I haven't used Prazipro, so I don't know, but I'm curious what you find out. I'm restarting my tank and I'd like to make sure I don't bring any nasties in. I've heard of scientists using a bleach solution to sterilize plants, but that's more of a quick wash. A long soak sounds like a good idea. Following… __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

03/05/2018, 05:44 AM	#3
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	Iodine would be another option. Nor sure iodine would work on Red Planaria. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

03/07/2018, 05:51 AM	#5
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	Internal parasites in macro? There could be larvae and spores, like dormant ich, on surfer of macro or coral plugs. I doubt that 5 days would kill all possible nasties, but then again I know nothing about PraziPro. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

03/05/2018, 11:16 PM	#4
HKfshkpr1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 4	The seller told me macro can carry internal parasite(?) but most hobbists concern more about the plug/disc where the frags are mounted. Many want to remove the plug which could be a hot bed for parasite and eggs(?)but I like to stick the plugs into base rocks. They seem more secure that way. So far 5 days bathing in PraziPro.

03/07/2018, 07:52 AM	#6
MrsReefK Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 981	I would remove the plugs and put the macro on new. If you don’t have new, order some or put on rock rubble Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk