Red Bugs ...still the scourge of SPS?

[Dave]

When I last had my tank in shape, I somewhat regularly received SPS corals infected with red bugs. The last time I was treating for them, led to a DOH moment which killed all my SPS coral.

I am sure red bugs are still around, but curious how often reefers are still seeing them surface? Previously I found reefers had them and didn't know it. Their size can really make it challenging.


Others current experiences? Are there better dips out there now? Everyone quarantining?


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[art13]

Bayer dips, and there's a dog med that you can put into the tank directly for them, I've used it before for black bugs, used to be interceptor, I used sentinel as it was available, I think interceptor may come back on the market though.

 

[Dave]

Bayer dips, and there's a dog med that you can put into the tank directly for them, I've used it before for black bugs, used to be interceptor, I used sentinel as it was available, I think interceptor may come back on the market though.

I used to use interceptor, but it's a PITA.


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[art13]

The only pain i can remember with the meds were pulling the skimmer and gfo for a few days, but one dose and i had no more bugs.

 

[Jimmy]

Just went through a Red bug infestation. Got chewable interceptor and took care of the bugs completely. Didn't lose any cleaner shrimp either.

Took carbon and shut off my skimmer while I was at work. Came home did 20% water change and put skimmer on and ran carbon. Everything is fine.