Coral Medication

Coral Medication

A Reef Aquarium is a mini ecosystem in itself, which encloses different type of life forms, especially Corals, within its confines. It is therefore, important that the quality of water, its hygiene level, nutrition level, etc., all are at the desired level. The slip is however, still possible, at times due to some factors even beyond control, including Pathogenic Infections or Parasitic invasion. At this stage, Coral Medication is what is actually helpful. Apart from killing the Pathogens and Parasites, Coral Medication also prevents their further spread to the other Corals. Some Coral Medications even go to the extent of providing a protective Anti-Stress Slime Coating to your Corals. Overall, Coral Medication is as vital for your Reef Aquarium as are your Corals. Fresh Marine offers a couple of Coral Medication from leading brands. The ensuing discussion takes a closer look.

Kent Marine Tech D by Kent Marine. This is a temporary Coral Dip Concentrate, meant for the ex-aquarium use, and is available in 8 oz. and 16 oz. packs. This Coral Medication is based in Deionized Water, Iodine, Potassium Iodide, Potassium Bromide, Proprietary Bromine Compound, and Stabilizers. This Coral Medication recuperates Stony Corals, Leather Corals, many Soft Corals, Ornamental Fish not meant for human consumption, and several other Marine Invertebrates, from Bacterial and Protozoan Infections. Tech D is NOT meant for Anemones, Gorgonians, and Polyps. 1 oz. of this Coral Medication makes good 1.5 Gallons of Coral Dip. A Coral must not be left in this Coral Medication beyond 6 - 7 minutes as this may harm it.

Seachem Reef Dip by Seachem. Available in 250 ml and 500 ml packs, this Coral Medication is based in Elemental Iodine. Reef Dip forms a protective Slime Coat on both, Stony & Soft Corals, Anemones and Polyps, to disinfect them gently from Bacterial, Fungal, and Protozoan diseases. This Coral Medication can also be employed as a precautionary measure, which is scientifically called Prophylactic use. 250 ml Reef Dip makes good 200 L (50 Gallons) of Dip.

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