Some coral dip Tests

[lfsmarineguy]

I am with Randy on the collateral effects of the TMPC and H2O2. The amounts are minute and we definitely dose more iodine than could possibly be held in a corals cavities or flesh without killing or damaging said coral.

Going with the oxygen for outtages theme. What about dripping the H2O2 into the skimmer intake pump or injecting it into a beckett? If it breaks down that quickly it could be a good way to boost skimmer performance kind of like ozone. I have a CVS next to the store I am going to pick up some peroxide and see if it effects the skimmer on my tank at all. Since there is nothing in it except the live rock I will mess with different amounts.

 

[prattreef]

Wow very interesting randy / Jason,

H202 is used to increase o2 levels during power outages? Any article or info on how much to dose per gal of water during an outage?

thanks

I don't know of any published accounts of this technique, but I do know of a few VERY experienced aquarists that have done so successfully, by feel not by calculated experimentation. I strongly caution against trying this unless it is a do or die situation.

 

[jhale]

Going with the oxygen for outtages theme. What about dripping the H2O2 into the skimmer intake pump or injecting it into a beckett?

remember it's 98% water and if your dripping it continuously into the skimmer you'll be adding who knows what into the tank. this might cancel out any benefit your looking for.

 

[lfsmarineguy]

I'm assuming the water has to be purified since this is pharmaceutical and any impurities could react with the H2O2 in solution. I'm still overcome with curiosity lol and since there isn't really any coral left in the tank I'm going to try it out.

 

[cb747]

Hmmm i have a few fish with ick. I may have to join in the experiment. What dosage would you suggest? 50/50 for 3 minutes?

 

[NYreefNoob]

i know this is off the test you guys are doing, but after trying different test times with the monte eating nudi { two little fishs ReVive } after 10 minutes in this nudi died, cant tell if it kills the eggs though

 

[aaron23]

updates!?

 

[JasonE]

Okay,
so I've done a couple of tests and so far so good...
Corals dipped in a 50/50 solution for 30 seconds have no problem recovering.
We dipped an acro two days ago that had rtn coming up the base. The dip stopped it in its tracks, and all polyps are out today.
I think there's definitely going to be some promising applications. Have yet to try fish but will keep you updated with successes/failures.

 

[prattreef]

Very encouraging Jason. Any attempts on AEFW's yet?

 

[JasonE]

Very encouraging Jason. Any attempts on AEFW's yet?

I don't have any removable colonies that have them. I think it will work, but I think a prazi dip will work better. like the RTBM best (Randy Turkey Baster Method):lol2:

 

[prattreef]

I don't have any removable colonies that have them. I think it will work, but I think a prazi dip will work better. like the RTBM best (Randy Turkey Baster Method):lol2:

I like that My place in reefing history secured. LOL

When you say 50/50 solution, you mean 50% from the bottle and 50% tank water right? I have an infected colony I can actually remove, I'll give it a try.

 

[JasonE]

I like that My place in reefing history secured. LOL

When you say 50/50 solution, you mean 50% from the bottle and 50% tank water right? I have an infected colony I can actually remove, I'll give it a try.

Yup, 50% tank water, and 50% H2O2 added to it.

 

[jhale]

this thread needs some pics, and unfortunately I had to the opportunity to take some.

I had a colony that experienced some RTN, I moved it, and I believe it was not happy with it's new flow. light, whatever.

These photos were taken after a 1 minute bath with Jason's half saltwater and half H2O2. You can see how the solution striped off all the dead tissue and made a very sharp line at the healthy tissue. I can also say that the solution was extremely effective at causing all the hitchhikers to jump ship. Every, pod, bristle worm, and mini star fish was off the base rock in a matter of seconds. I scooped them out and threw them all back in the tank, i did not want to see how long it took for them to die. Based on this observation I would have to think that any AEFW's or other undesirable would also be effected.

note, I chose to dip the coral only above the parts that were RTN'ing. I did not want to dip the entire colony just in case there was a horrible reaction.

 

[JasonE]

Go Jonathan GO!
The coral we dipped with RTN is doing fine. We are dipping pretty much anything we can get our hands on right now, to see what it does.
Happy with the way acros tolerated the dip, also red/green favia that had that white slime is also recovering.

 

[aaron23]

very freaking cool. i'd like to find out if the treatment works with acro bugs and worms.. just a crazy thing you guys are doing keep us updated =)

 

[sporty]

My 2 cents worth...Theres food grade Hydrogen perioxide and the regular that you buy at the pharmacy.Food grade is meant for ingesting ...diluted in water ofcourse,and the 3% has preservatives.... and meant more for topical and sometimes gargling if necesary.That being said; there could be a chance that the preservatives could affect the tests.

 

[Aquatic Life Direct]

curious to know if this solves brown jelly disease.... I'm dipping acros as we speak.

 

[jackson6745]

Could you post a pic of the coral with brown jelly disease. I have never had this disease since I began keeping acros I don't even know what it looks like

 

[aaron23]

i dont believe brown jelly happens with SPS, only LPS

 

[Aquatic Life Direct]

I'm sorry I meant it for LPS..... sorry i didnt specify...

I was testing this on a acro but wondered if it solves brown jelly for LPS.

How long is this dip recommended for?