{"product_id":"seachem-reef-dip","title":"Seachem Reef Dip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean up new corals before they go in the display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Reef Dip is an iodine-based coral disinfectant used to dip new arrivals and freshly cut frags, helping clear surface bacteria, fungus and protozoans before they reach your main tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElemental iodine complex\u003c\/strong\u003e that targets surface bacteria, fungus and protozoans on corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves a protective slime coat\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping iodine in contact with affected tissue and helping guard against reinfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cheap quarantine step\u003c\/strong\u003e for new corals and frags before they join the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for stony and soft corals, anemones and polyps\u003c\/strong\u003e when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDip concentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLitres of dip solution this pack makes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$23.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$49.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$79.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mL per 4 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for stony corals, soft corals, anemones and polyps as a pre-display quarantine dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for Tridacna clams except at a diluted strength, and only at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any coral crabs or shrimp sheltering in the coral before dipping — the dip isn't selective about what it affects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a treatment for fish, and not a substitute for proper tank quarantine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix in a separate container — never dip directly in the display tank. Add 5–10 mL (1–2 capfuls) per 4 L of aquarium water. Dip for 15–30 minutes depending on the severity of the problem; a double dose is acceptable for severe cases. For visible lesions, Seachem's own directions allow applying the concentrate directly to the affected area before dipping. Watch the coral for excessive sliming or an adverse reaction during the dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost per litre of dip solution, calculated on the stronger 10 mL\/4 L dose for a conservative estimate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCost per litre of dip solution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$0.59 per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$0.49 per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$0.39 per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the gentler 5 mL\/4 L dose, one litre of dip solution costs roughly half these figures — buy the size that matches how often you're bringing in new corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways mix in a separate container, never in the display tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any coral-dwelling crabs or shrimp before dipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with caution on Tridacna clams — only at a diluted strength, at your own risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Safety Data Sheet is available from Seachem for handling and storage guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cap sealed between uses and store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-complete\"\u003eSeachem Reef Complete\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Reef Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e — to have your new coral's home water chemistry ready before it goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's standard warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to rinse the coral after dipping?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's directions don't call for a separate rinse step, but many reefkeepers give the coral a brief swirl in clean saltwater before placing it in the display — it costs nothing and settles any loosened debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I dip every new coral I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's designed as a routine quarantine step for anything new coming into the tank, not just corals with visible problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for clams?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly at a diluted strength, and Seachem flags this as a use-at-your-own-risk case rather than a standard application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long should I leave the coral in the dip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 to 30 minutes, depending on how bad the problem looks. 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