red/orange acro bugs

[anthony27]

Have them and how do I get rid of them,


I have a sixline, I blew them off with a turky baster and the fish started to eat them I think??


I am going to do a 30 second dip of fresh water.

The acro looks to be doing great and full extenions.

So it is a mistery to me then.

 

[knugenx]

u probably saw a few of the many hidden elsewhere..."interceptor" time.

 

[anthony27]

I have to treat the whole tnak will they kill the acor

 

[MIKE NY]

Ant ..I sent you link on the treatment schedule I've used....yes you have to treat the whole system....the lil bastards get around.

 

[qy7400]

Where's that picture of Joe Y in the Atlantis reef with a garden hose when you really need it....

Interceptor is the cure, you'll just need to find a vet to write the RX.

 

[prattreef]

Where's that picture of Joe Y in the Atlantis reef with a garden hose when you really need it....

Interceptor is the cure, you'll just need to find a vet to write the RX.

That picture of Joe was him battling Acro flatworms not red bugs.

Yes you need to treat the whole tank with interceptor unless you have a small number of acros that you can remove from the system and treat in a QT. The treatment is pretty staright-forward and harmless to corals, clams, anemomes etc. I find most shrimp and hermits even survive treatment. Unfortunately, if you have Acro crabs they won't Don't panic and no need to rush, red bugs don't do damage quickly.

 

[rickytsui]

interceptor

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Ant ..I sent you link on the treatment schedule I've used....yes you have to treat the whole system....the lil bastards get around.

Mike can we see the link

 

[anthony27]

Thank you all I am happy I have a dog so, I lucked out. I called island rescue and they said 6$ for the pack. Now how do I go about doing this I have a 40 breeder, does the skimmer have to be off or what. Will my star fish die in the tank

 

[prattreef]

Your starfish will be unaffected. Here is the original treatment protocol from Dustin Dorton of ORA : http://www.reefs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=439155

Years of experience since has shown that the dosage given above is very conservative and much stronger doses have proven harmless to corals etc. Use it as a guide and don't stress over the exact measurements or time frame.

 

[anthony27]

thank you pratt

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

any pics coral head

 

[anthony27]

they are to small to take pictures of.

 

[MIKE NY]

any pics coral head

here you go of the lil F@#$%S

 

[anthony27]

yepp pthat is the little )*()&* I cant wait to say good by to them

 

[anthony27]

funny thing also that happened I walked into the pet hospital and asked for interceptor and the lady said for a dog or a reef tank. I found that intresting.