Do you dip new macros for pests before adding to tank?

[duganderson]

I ordered my first 2 macros (red grape (Botryocladia sp.) and another) for my 28 g. cube. I'm getting them from Keydiver on this site. He has been great to work with and I'm excited to get them.

 

I treat all of the new corals into my tank with a Beyer insect killer dip to treat for unwanted pests on the frags.

 

Do folks treat macros? If so, what do you use?

 

Thanks, Doug

[VeganBrian]

I dont treat mine. But some people put them into quarantine just to make sure all is well. I temp acclimate my macros, then do a thorough inspection. Youll be good, keydiver has great macros

[nano_reefer10]

I picked some macros up from Keydiver not too long ago. His tank is extremely healthy and mine were pest free.

[Seamonkey84]

Depending on the source, I've gotten ich from macro that was in he stores tank. But if I'm there when they arrive (since I work at said store) direct from the aquaculture farm, I'll just drop it in the tank. But now I have a separate tank that I grow it in just to feed my tang.