Can you freshwater dip corals?

Fresh water dips could be efficient to remove some of the pests. You could leave the polyps there for up to 3 or 5 minutes, depending on the polyp. The longer the exposure to fresh water and the most stressed the polyps are, the longer they will take to get back to normal.

Can Brooklynella kill fish?

Brooklynella hostilis is a parasite found in marine fish. It can be present in wild fish, farmed fish, and aquarium fish. The parasite attacks the gills, making it impossible to breathe. It is deadly to fish and can kill them in a matter of hours to days.

Will freshwater kill marine velvet?

A freshwater dip and/or chemical bath (discussed in more detail below) is recommended either before or during treatment, due to the severity of this disease; however these would only provide temporary relief and will not eradicate velvet.

What happens if you put a clownfish in a freshwater tank?

The clownfish are marine (saltwater) fishes that have adapted to the saltwater environment. Their kidneys and gills are not made to handle freshwater. This means that if you put a clownfish in freshwater, it would die within minutes.

Can you freshwater dip SPS?

Freshwater dipping is super stressful on sps and I have lost frags in the past doing so. Best case was they browned out, looked nearly dead, no PE and flesh looked very thin for several weeks. There are several effective dips for removing flatworms even AEFW.

Can you dip plate coral?

nope, dip it. I like using Revive for my softies, acans, and LPS. Just make sure you have on some gloves and handle it with care and hold it from the bottom.

How long does Brooklynella stay in tank?

So sorry that happened to you. Yes, as long as there is a fish host for the parasite to continue feeding off of it can remain in the tank. Only way to eradicate it is to run your remaining fish through treatment in a quarantine tank, and let the display tank go fishless for a minimum of 6 weeks.

What does Cupramine treat?

Cupramine is a superior copper treatment option for eliminating a variety of external parasites such as ich and velvet. Cupramine effectively eradicates Oodinium, Cryptocaryon, Amyloodinium, Ichthyophthirius, and other ectoparasites.

Are clown fish fresh or salt water?

Clownfish are among the easiest saltwater fish to keep in an aquarium. They still require more complex care than most freshwater aquarium fish. However, their hardiness makes them an ideal “beginner” fish for someone starting out with saltwater aquariums.