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Red bugs on sps

Rwc

Rwc

I've got a few of my sps colonies in the tank that seem to be annoyed with these guys crawling over them what's the solution?
 
jgraz

jgraz

The solution is Interceptor. The problem is that it is no longer made. The solution seems to be interceptor spectrum. It is the same as original interceptor but with praziquantel added. There are more than a handful of threads on R2R on red bugs. You need to either acquire the pill from a vet or it can be ordered online from various places.
 
Rwc

Rwc

Now once again with it being a established tank is this something that u can add to the whole shooting match or was it intended as a dip. Do you think that a mandarin goby would munch on these suckers? And why do they seem to be stacked on only one or two corals instead of the others
 
jgraz

jgraz

The treatment is whole tank. And is also a 3 treatment process over a 3 week period.

Red bugs are a acro pest there are fish that are claimed to eat them but like every other pest it'***** or miss. The one caveat is that all shrimp, crabs, and hermits must be removed as they can/will die from the treatment.

Here is a very good read up on the interceptor treatment. Also like suggested before I highly suggest doing a search on either R2R or RC for more info.
It is a very easy treatment and if all 3 treatment are done then it's 100% effective.

http://www.dfwmas.org/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=14402
 
Rwc

Rwc

Ugh hit with a double whammy this month between nudibranches now this. I'm going to head to ocean gallery today and see what words of wisdom they can throw my way. Thanks
 
Rwc

Rwc

Thanks Pete , I just don't know what the reality of removing all the crabs and shrimp is tho
 
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