Reef Dip & Maintenance

Treatments and Maintenance for Reef Aquariums - Dips and Curative Solutions

Discover our complete collection of specialized reef aquarium treatments, including coral dips, pest eliminators, vitamins, and maintenance products. Professional solutions to combat cyanobacteria, aiptasia, flatworms, parasites, and restore the health of your corals and fish. Safe and effective products used by expert aquarists.

Coral Dips - Quarantine and Prevention

Coral dips are essential when introducing new specimens to eliminate parasites, flatworms, and pests before they infest your main aquarium.

Seachem Reef Dip - 250ml

Premium universal dip - Eliminates flatworms, montipora eating nudibranchs, parasites
Iodine formula - Disinfects without stressing corals
Instructions - Soak for 15-20 minutes before adding
Safe - Does not affect coral tissue

Brightwell Frag Recover

Specialized dip for coral fragments - Optimized for coral fragments
Reduces stress - Accelerates recovery after cuttings
Infection prevention - Protects cut wounds

Anti-Cyanobacterial Treatments

Cyanobacteria (slimy red algae) are a common pest. These treatments quickly eliminate the problem without harming beneficial bacteria.

Boyd Chemi-Clean - 2g and 6g

Treatment #1 cyano - Eliminates cyanobacteria in 48-72 hours
Reef safe - Does not affect corals, invertebrates, or fish
Oxygenation required - Increase mixing during processing
2g - Treats up to 300 gallons
6g - Treats up to 900 gallons
Fast results - Cyano disappears in 2-3 days

Aiptasia Eliminators

Aiptasia anemones (harmful sea anemones) multiply rapidly and sting corals. These products eliminate them permanently.

JoesJuice - Aiptasia Eliminator

Injectable solution - Syringe included for precise application
Kills at the root - Prevents regrowth
Easy to use - Inject directly into the mouth aiptasia
Immediate results - Aiptasia dies within hours

Tropic Marin Elimi-Aiptas

Premium German formula - Tropic Marine quality
Targeted application - Precision syringe
Proven effectiveness - Eliminates aiptasia permanently

Flatworm Treatments

Flatworms (planarians) and AEFW (Acropora Eating Flatworms) are dangerous parasites of corals. Rapid elimination is essential.

Salifert Flatworm Exit

Classic treatment - World reference against flatworms
Rapid elimination - Flatworms die in minutes
Siphon immediately - Remove dead flatworms quickly
Water change required - 25-50% after treatment

Purge - AEFW Treatment 16oz

Specializing in AEFW - Acropora Eating Flatworms
Treatment in the aquarium - No need to remove corals
16oz - Treats large aquariums
Complete protocol - Detailed instructions included

Coral Restoration and Recovery

Specialized products to restore the health of stressed, diseased or damaged corals.

ReVive Coral Cleaner - 500ml

Restores stressed corals - Restores vitality to weakened corals
Deep cleaning - Removes mucus, debris, algae
Stimulates polyp extension - Corals react quickly
500ml - Generous size for multiple treatments

Brightwell Restor - 250ml

Repairing formula - Concentrated amino acids and vitamins
Accelerates healing - Damaged tissues regenerate
Reduces stress - After transport, propagation, handling

Reef Primer SHOT - 9g

Immune system boost - Strengthens natural coral defenses
Concentrated shot - Powerful single dose
Fast recovery - Visible results in 24-48 hours

Vitamins and Supplements for Fish

Essential vitamins to strengthen the immune system, stimulate appetite and maintain optimal health of reef fish.

Boyd Vita-Chem Marine - 4oz and 16oz

Complete vitamin complex - Vitamins A, B, C, D, E
Boosts immunity - Fish are more resistant to disease
Enhances colors - Vibrant pigmentation
Usage - Soak food or add directly
4oz - Standard size
16oz - Economy Size

Seachem Garlic Guard - 100ml

Pure concentrated garlic - Natural appetite stimulant
Antiparasitic properties - Garlic strengthens immunity
Encourage feeding - Picky fish eat
Soaking food - A few drops are enough

Brightwell AngelLixir - 125ml

Specialized angelfish - Optimized formula for Pomacanthidae
Targeted Vitamins - Specific Nutritional Needs
Prevents HLLE – Head and Lateral Line Erosion

Medical Treatments for Fish

Polyp Lab Medic

Multipurpose treatment - External parasites, bacterial infections
Reef safe - Can be used with corals and invertebrates
Complete Protocol - Detailed Instructions for Various Problems
Effective - Fast results on ich, velvet, brooklynella

Coral Dips User Guide

Standard Quarantine Protocol

Prepare dip solution - Mix the recommended dose in aquarium water
Acclimating coral - Same temperature and salinity
Soak for 15-20 minutes - Observe the coral's reaction
Shake gently - Dislodge hidden parasites
Rinse with clean water before introduction
Observe - Check for parasites that have fallen to the bottom
Quarantine - Ideally 2-4 weeks in a separate container

Signs Requiring Treatment

Cyanobacteria - Viscous red/brown mat, air bubbles
Aiptasias - Small brown anemones, multiply rapidly
Flatworms - Brown/red spots on corals, undulating movement
AEFW - White bites on Acropora, tissue loss
Stressed corals - Retracted polyps, loss of color, excessive mucus
Sick fish - White spots (ich), velvet (velvet), rapid breathing

Prevention - Best Strategy

Systematic quarantine - All new corals and fish
Preventive dip - Even if no parasites are visible
Stable parameters - Healthy corals are more resilient
Optimal nutrition - Regular vitamins boost immunity
Daily observation – Detect problems early
Quarantine bin - Essential investment

When to Use Each Product

New corals: Reef Dip or Frag Recover. Cyanobacteria visible: Chemi-Clean immediately. Aiptasia detected: JoesJuice or Elimi-Aiptas. Flatworms on corals: Flatworm Exit or Purge. Stressed/pale corals: ReVive, Restor, or Reef Primer. Fish not eating: Garlic Guard, Vita-Chem. Fish parasites: Polyp Lab Medic. Angelfish HLLE: AngeLixir.