UPDATE- While very effective, we have found certain corals do not do
well when dipped with this product. Do not use on smooth, thin branched
Acropora sp., Seriatopora, or Stylophora.
Coral Rx is formulated to promote healthy corals...
Coral
Rx was developed in 2006 for two purposes: to treat corals suffering
with parasites, and as a prophylactic measure to promote healthy corals
before parasites or bacterial infections become harmful. Coral Rx is
tough on parasites, yet gentle on your coral (contains no iodine or oxidizers) allowing you to be proactive in protecting your investment.
Coral
Rx can be purchased in three different concentration levels: Coral Rx,
Coral Rx Pro and Coral Rx Industrial. Coral Rx (8oz) is ideal for retail
store sales, and produces approximately 12 gallons of coral dip. Coral
Rx Pro (1oz & 4oz) is ideal for online orders to reduce shipping
cost, and produces approximately 17 gallons and 66 gallons respectively.
Coral Rx Industrial (8oz & 16 oz) is ideal for organizations caring
for a large quantity of corals, and produces approximately 295 gallons
and 590 gallons respectively.
Independently Tested
Coral
Rx was independently tested by Andrew Lynford, M.S. in Biology from
Hofstra University. This investigation attempted to quantify the
efficacy of three chemical flatworm controls: Flatworm Exit, Coral Rx,
and Povidone. His research is available in a featured article published
in Advanced Aquarist, April 2009. Below are excerpts of his findings:.
- Coral Rx was the most effective treatment.
- Coral
Rx performed well as a coral dip, and it would be advantageous for
coral aquaculturists, wholesalers, retailers, aquariums, and
hobbyists to use this product when quarantining newly purchased
corals.
- Chemical
treatments are utilized as a preventative protocol used to
eradicate flatworms before they are introduced into an aquarium.
These chemical treatments are referred to as a coral dips.
- Quarantining
corals and live rock with coral dips is the best way to deal with
marine flatworms because it prevents their introduction, and
circumvents the problems associated with convolutrilobid toxin
release.
- Harvesting coral reef taxa (species) to replace livestock lost through convolutriloba toxin release is environmentally costly, and should be prevented by using coral dips.
Coral Rx - a different type of coral dip
Coral Rx was designed by keeping the health of your coral in mind. Our
proprietary blend of natural ingredients contains no iodine, which is
known to stain corals, nor does Coral Rx contain oxidizers whose
by-products are often toxic and continue to react with surrounding
tissue. Independent research also questions the effectiveness of iodine
treatments. Please take a look at this feature article in Advanced Aquarist, April 2009.
Coral Rx removes many of the "hard to deal with" coral pests like Acropora-Eating Flatworms, Montipora-Eating Nudibranchs and Zoanthid-Eating Nudibranchs.
Promotes
Coral Health - Coral Rx is hard on parasites yet easy on corals making
it a perfect prophylactic treatment protecting your coral investment.
Whether or not you quarantine your corals before putting them in your
aquarium, a dip in Coral Rx decreases the probability of adding a
parasite into your aquarium eco-system.
Usage
Coral
Rx can be used in treating many types of live corals; soft, LPS and
SPS. Coral Rx should be used in treating corals that have parasites or
other bacterial infections. Additionally, it should be used as a
prophylactic treatment before bringing live coral into your aquarium.
Coral Rx is effective in removing the following parasites:
- Acropora Eating Flatworms (AEFW)
- Montipora Eating Nudibranchs
- Bristleworms
- Zoanthid Eating Spiders
- Red Flatworms
Also aids in the treatment of:
- Filamentous Hair Algae
- Rapid Tissue Necrosis (RTN)
- Slow Tissue Necrosis (STN)
- Bacterial Infections & More
Coral
Rx should not be used on fish, shrimp, crabs, snails, clams or other
invertebrates. We have not tested CoralRx's effectiveness on Acropora
Red Bugs.
Directions
- Coral Rx: 20ml or 4 capfuls
- Coral Rx Pro: 30 drops
- Coral Rx Industrial: 10 drops
- Shake
bottle of Coral Rx. Add dosage as stated above based on product
purchased to 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of saltwater from aquarium. Mix
well. Using a small power head, keep the water moving and place
coral in the coral dip. If you do not have a power head, gently
shake coral in the coral dip. Keep coral in the coral dip for 5 -
10 minutes. After 5 - 10 minutes, remove coral and discard the
coral dip. Do not reuse the coral dip as parasite may release
toxins. Rinse coral with clean saltwater and return to aquarium. Do not add Coral Rx directly into aquarium.
Ingredients: Distilled Water, Proprietary Blend of Natural Extracts. (Coral Rx Industrial contains no distilled water)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR CORAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
MADE IN THE USA
