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Bayer Advanced CoralRx Post-dip protocol
Every new coral is a potential vector for Aiptasia eggs, flatworms, red bugs, and montipora-eating nudibranchs. Dipping is non-negotiable.
Bayer Advanced Active ingredient imidacloprid. 5–10 minute dip in tank water diluted 1:30. Kills crustacean pests effectively.
CoralRx Plant-based, mild on coral tissue. Good for all coral types including delicate SPS.
Post-dip protocol Rinse in clean salt water before placement. Inspect plug bottom for hitchhiker eggs — remove or re-mount on fresh frag plug.
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