spykes said:
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I haven't been to a swap nor will I be at this upcoming one but I doubt they will have time to dip every frag for 5 hours in a 40ppm levamisole dip.Pedro said:
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6556733#post6556733 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orion76
I did my second treatment two days ago, 50ppm for 4 hours.
There did not seem to be any flatworms left to kill, I only detected a few small unidentified pods floating around here and there.
I placed a small live rock that had sponges, tunicates, featherdusters and some small clams attached to it in the treatment tank. None of these organisms seemed to be affected in any way. Two days later they all seem alive and well.
Acro crabs survived this second treatment just like the first treatment. Totally unaffected as far as I can see.
Brittle stars again were looking dead at the end of the treatment but fully recovered immediately after a 100% water change.
I also noticed some larger amphipods scurrying on the back wall when I drained the tank after the treatment so they seem to survive it too.
So far the only creatures that I have observed being hurt by the treatment are AEFW's, small unidentified pods and brittle stars.
Seemingly unaffected: corals, sponges, tunicates, small clams (chama spp.?), commensal crabs, large amphipods.
Have not tested on any snails or fish. I fear snails may be sensitive to Levamisole. Otherwise full display treatments may be possible in bare bottom tanks with sparse use of live rock if followed by heavy water changes and carbon use.
Just sharing my observations/opinions, please don't risk any livestock or treat a fully stocked display tank based on my experiences
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6613643#post6613643 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by aquaman_68
Hey Mitch...You don't Owe me a drink!!!!
Please read...Very IMPORTANT!!! (Do this at your own risk please I do not want to be responsible for any losses)
Ques: can you dip clams in Levaminsole HCI
ANSWER: Not sure....(until tonight)
Dip & dip & dip until your heart is content!!!! & nothing is safe from a dip that goes in my reef!!! UPDATE. Levaminsole HCI can be used on crocea clams!!!
It was a hard one to do because I couldn't get feedback on it. No one has dipped a clam in this stuff yet.
Well tonight was the test. 5 hours in Levaminsole HCI (one hour after the interceptor treatment had begun) as well as a 6 hour triple dose of interceptor. The clam was pi$$ed when he came out of it. (pinched mantle) Put it in the tank & he must have been giving off a scent. Freakin peppermint shrimp started to try & pick at the slit in the clamped shell. A few wacks with a plastic stick & a cut two liter bottle with holes. (after watching the dam shrimps keep going over to pick) &...walla.. mantle opened up after about 20 mins once it realized the shrimp couldn't get to it.
So in closing I will add.....I dip everything & I mean everything. No rubble from other peoples tanks go in my system, period. You can't be too careful.
Just a note to add. Nadda on pests. I suggest that all reefers be more careful & be on the safe side. DIP EVERYTHING!! (at your own risk)
When you see this post & wonder...(dam he's posting late) Just took a zoo frag out of the 5 hour levaminsole HCI & 6 hour triple interceptor treatment. Yes that's right a ZOO frag!!!!!
Night people. I'm tired as well as tenacious.
).....you would be just as obsessed with these worms.
kimoyo said:
I no longer trust any any frags!!
jackson6745 said:Works faster and comes in a convenient squirt bottle
Only 15min? That is pretty effective and quick.
:sgrin:
jackson6745 said:Works faster and comes in a convenient squirt bottle
