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07/16/2008, 09:38 PM
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furan 2 pox dip: tank water?
I'm currently treating two zoanthid colonies for pox with Furan 2 but instead of using r.o. water I'm dipping them in tank water to reduce the stress and prolong the dip time.
Has anyone tried dipping pox infected zoanthids in Furan 2 mixed in a cup of tank water? If the medication is actually eradicating the pox, what role does r.o. water play? I figure that by using tankwater kept at a stable temperature, the infected colony can be kept in the furan 2 solution for much longer; I'm dipping mine for an hour. |
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07/16/2008, 09:52 PM
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Ive use water from my tank with mixed experiece.. but I think it really depends on how far bad are the zoa's prior to treatment.
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07/17/2008, 12:32 PM
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check out the furon treatment at coralpedia.com it works.
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07/18/2008, 02:11 PM
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I always always always dip in RO water, brought to same temp and pH as the tank. The reason is a saltwater bacteria or pest will no do well in freshwater.
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07/18/2008, 02:24 PM
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07/18/2008, 04:30 PM
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No prob and good luck!
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