can you freshwater dip soft corals?

[dz6t]

Can you freshwater dip soft corals like zoas, leather etc?

 

[Gina McReeferson]

Zoos, yes, other softies, I don't know.

-Gina

 

[dz6t]

How long do you dip zoos in freshwater? Thanks

 

[Scuba_Dave]

I have actually soaked softies in fresh water
Toadstools, Devil's hand, green tree, capnella
Not too many zoas for long soaks

 

[dz6t]

normally how long do you soak them in freshwater? thanks

 

[Gina McReeferson]

How long do you dip zoos in freshwater? Thanks

We've soaked zoos in the past for 3 minutes at a time and have seen no ill effect, but we are by no means experts on this, so I would research some more before I did that.

 

[Bob P.]

Go to RC. in the Zoanthid forum.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

I've soaked the softies I mentioned for up to 10 minutes
They will not open (much) for a few days, but they eventually open up & fully extend

 

[jovreef]

Why are you wanting to soak them? If your concerned with introducing flatworms, 2 min will kill em all.

IF you have something else they can go up to 5 min & open within 24 hours. Usually 3 min FW dips is practiced by most.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Better safe then sorry
A chemical dip (not sure what types) is a much better method as there are some critters that can survive a FW dip