SPS pests and treatment options - Page 11

shiladitya1991 · 07/18/2013, 11:04 PM

The fish eat the red bugs like candy once they are in the water coloumn.

tilo · 07/31/2013, 10:13 AM

Take a look at the Bayer Complete Insect Killer dip that a reefer on this forum tested on his acros. I personally made the dip from his specs and have eradicated AEFW and red bugs.

I promise you it works with less stress on the corals than "other coral dips", I was in shock when I was told an insecticide for my corals would work.

Sorry if im reviving what seems to be an old thread, just seen it with a recent post.

dca22anderson · 09/20/2013, 10:59 PM

They almost look like some kind of isopod. Anyway they came off a German blue polyp sweet acro that was turning white.

dca22anderson · 09/20/2013, 11:03 PM

s2nhle · 10/15/2013, 11:52 AM

Very educational thread. Learn alot from this.

s2nhle · 10/15/2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiladitya1991

The fish eat the red bugs like candy once they are in the water coloumn.

What fish will eat the red bug?

s2nhle · 10/15/2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilo

Take a look at the Bayer Complete Insect Killer dip that a reefer on this forum tested on his acros. I personally made the dip from his specs and have eradicated AEFW and red bugs.

I promise you it works with less stress on the corals than "other coral dips", I was in shock when I was told an insecticide for my corals would work.

Sorry if im reviving what seems to be an old thread, just seen it with a recent post.

I used this before I introduce the new corals to my dt.

tombone86 · 10/19/2013, 10:58 PM

I lost some of my faviort monti from pest

Newbie Aquarist · 11/02/2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2nhle

What fish will eat the red bug?

I believe he was referring to the dragon face pipefish.

purebullet417 · 11/12/2013, 10:40 PM

is this the bayer that everyone is using? i cant find it local
http://www.amazon.com/Bayer-Complete...sect+killer+40

exonn · 12/03/2013, 01:43 PM

Any ideas what is this? Do i need to do anything about it? Its some bug and it moves fast, there are few of them on this acro.

trueblackpercula · 12/03/2013, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exonn

Any ideas what is this? Do i need to do anything about it? Its some bug and it moves fast, there are few of them on this acro.

Very interesting I have never seen that. Can you siphon it out and take a better picture of it? If you can remove it do so but I don't know if it's good or bad.

exonn · 12/04/2013, 01:25 AM

Will try to do so today.

terri_ann · 12/05/2013, 10:37 AM

Is Bayer the current suggested" in tank" treatment for Red Bugs?

trueblackpercula · 12/05/2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terri_ann

Is Bayer the current suggested" in tank" treatment for Red Bugs?

No No no no No No you will kill your tank

terri_ann · 12/05/2013, 11:13 PM

Well I sure don't want to do that! Is it Sentinel?

terri_ann · 12/06/2013, 02:05 AM

Ok I need some serious help here. I'm losing SPS's right and left and others are not showing polyp extension like before. I have had smoothe skinned corals bleach. Milli's, Digi's and Red Planets have lost polyp extension. (I'm an ole' woman who's eyesight isn't the best, even using magnification.) I have not seen AEFW or nudi's or eggs( but cannot look under the corals as too large). I have seen what I believe to be Red Bugs...smaller than copepods/same size (they move pretty darn fast too) but just glimpses of red color. Been in the hobby for years and haven't had problems with any SPS's or bugs...until now. I've read this thread 3 times, have seen Melev's, etc. Param's are fine.

I have 4 tanks with these problems (two tanks share a common sump). I understand that Intecepter is no longer sold. So what do I use for Red Bugs? Do I suspect AEFW and Nudi's also? I need to do the in-tank treatments. Can you supply a link so I know exactly How to proceed with intank treatment? Sorry, I am just so frustrated!! The more I read, the more I have become confused on what and how to treat....

cdivine · 12/06/2013, 08:40 AM

I'm trying to identify this sort of algae pest. It's maroon in color and spreads quickly. Is there anything that will eat this? Thanks

terri_ann · 12/06/2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terri_ann

Ok I need some serious help here. I'm losing SPS's right and left and others are not showing polyp extension like before. I have had smoothe skinned corals bleach. Milli's, Digi's and Red Planets have lost polyp extension. (I'm an ole' woman who's eyesight isn't the best, even using magnification.) I have not seen AEFW or nudi's or eggs( but cannot look under the corals as too large). I have seen what I believe to be Red Bugs...smaller than copepods/same size (they move pretty darn fast too) but just glimpses of red color. Been in the hobby for years and haven't had problems with any SPS's or bugs...until now. I've read this thread 3 times, have seen Melev's, etc. Param's are fine.

I have 4 tanks with these problems (two tanks share a common sump). I understand that Intecepter is no longer sold. So what do I use for Red Bugs? Do I suspect AEFW and Nudi's also? I need to do the in-tank treatments. Can you supply a link so I know exactly How to proceed with intank treatment? Sorry, I am just so frustrated!! The more I read, the more I have become confused on what and how to treat....

Bump!

terri_ann · 12/07/2013, 03:44 AM

Going with Sentinel.........

Tek · 12/07/2013, 06:35 PM

Good luck with the treatment. It is a very simple process and works well. Make sure to treat 3 times in 3 weeks. Have water change ready after the 10-12 hours and run carbon.

Tek · 12/07/2013, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terri_ann

Ok I need some serious help here. I'm losing SPS's right and left and others are not showing polyp extension like before. I have had smoothe skinned corals bleach. Milli's, Digi's and Red Planets have lost polyp extension. (I'm an ole' woman who's eyesight isn't the best, even using magnification.) I have not seen AEFW or nudi's or eggs( but cannot look under the corals as too large). I have seen what I believe to be Red Bugs...smaller than copepods/same size (they move pretty darn fast too) but just glimpses of red color. Been in the hobby for years and haven't had problems with any SPS's or bugs...until now. I've read this thread 3 times, have seen Melev's, etc. Param's are fine.

I have 4 tanks with these problems (two tanks share a common sump). I understand that Intecepter is no longer sold. So what do I use for Red Bugs? Do I suspect AEFW and Nudi's also? I need to do the in-tank treatments. Can you supply a link so I know exactly How to proceed with intank treatment? Sorry, I am just so frustrated!! The more I read, the more I have become confused on what and how to treat....

1 23g tab is enough for your tank and needs to be crushed and dissolved in RO first. Half a tab would also be enough.
Remove as many crabs or shrimps as you can before treating. Let it do its magic for 10-12 hours as it is slow acting.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...2312681http://

terri_ann · 12/07/2013, 11:00 PM

Thank you!! Today I found a nudi.......ggrrrrr! First time ever for RB and a Nudi. Now need to learn more on Nudi's besides they lay eggs and no intank treatment

When it rains, it pours! lol

terri_ann · 12/07/2013, 11:00 PM

oops! double post

terri_ann · 12/07/2013, 11:08 PM

Have 3 tanks to treat. TWV is 130g, 90g and 65g. Can you tell me how much/many tabs for each tank(per 1 treatment)? Is it a 25% WC after each treatment?

I have 6 pills on order...guess I need 3-6 more pills. I'm losing corals awefully fast in past 2 weeks

09/20/2013, 10:59 PM	#253
dca22anderson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 1,306	Anyone ever seen these before? They almost look like some kind of isopod. Anyway they came off a German blue polyp sweet acro that was turning white.

09/20/2013, 11:03 PM	#254
dca22anderson Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT Posts: 1,306	One more pic of the damage to the acro with one of these guys in the pic

11/12/2013, 10:40 PM	#260
purebullet417 Rimless Reef Club Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 1,509	is this the bayer that everyone is using? i cant find it local http://www.amazon.com/Bayer-Complete...sect+killer+40 __________________ My 57 Gallon Rimless Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2341582 Current Tank Info: 57 Gallon Rimless

12/05/2013, 10:37 AM	#264
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Is Bayer the current suggested" in tank" treatment for Red Bugs? __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank Last edited by terri_ann; 12/05/2013 at 10:58 AM.

12/05/2013, 11:13 PM	#266
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Well I sure don't want to do that! Is it Sentinel? __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

07/18/2013, 11:04 PM	#251
shiladitya1991 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: India Posts: 376	The fish eat the red bugs like candy once they are in the water coloumn.

07/31/2013, 10:13 AM	#252
tilo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 196	Take a look at the Bayer Complete Insect Killer dip that a reefer on this forum tested on his acros. I personally made the dip from his specs and have eradicated AEFW and red bugs. I promise you it works with less stress on the corals than "other coral dips", I was in shock when I was told an insecticide for my corals would work. Sorry if im reviving what seems to be an old thread, just seen it with a recent post.

10/15/2013, 11:52 AM	#255
s2nhle Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 298	Very educational thread. Learn alot from this.

10/19/2013, 10:58 PM	#258
tombone86 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 37	I lost some of my faviort monti from pest

12/03/2013, 01:43 PM	#261
exonn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lithuania Posts: 67	Any ideas what is this? Do i need to do anything about it? Its some bug and it moves fast, there are few of them on this acro.

12/04/2013, 01:25 AM	#263
exonn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lithuania Posts: 67	Will try to do so today.

12/06/2013, 02:05 AM	#267
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Ok I need some serious help here. I'm losing SPS's right and left and others are not showing polyp extension like before. I have had smoothe skinned corals bleach. Milli's, Digi's and Red Planets have lost polyp extension. (I'm an ole' woman who's eyesight isn't the best, even using magnification.) I have not seen AEFW or nudi's or eggs( but cannot look under the corals as too large). I have seen what I believe to be Red Bugs...smaller than copepods/same size (they move pretty darn fast too) but just glimpses of red color. Been in the hobby for years and haven't had problems with any SPS's or bugs...until now. I've read this thread 3 times, have seen Melev's, etc. Param's are fine. I have 4 tanks with these problems (two tanks share a common sump). I understand that Intecepter is no longer sold. So what do I use for Red Bugs? Do I suspect AEFW and Nudi's also? I need to do the in-tank treatments. Can you supply a link so I know exactly How to proceed with intank treatment? Sorry, I am just so frustrated!! The more I read, the more I have become confused on what and how to treat.... __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

12/06/2013, 08:40 AM	#268
cdivine Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 45	Algae Pest, please help ID this. I'm trying to identify this sort of algae pest. It's maroon in color and spreads quickly. Is there anything that will eat this? Thanks

12/07/2013, 03:44 AM	#270
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Going with Sentinel......... __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

12/07/2013, 06:35 PM	#271
Tek Mr. Vu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 1,608	Good luck with the treatment. It is a very simple process and works well. Make sure to treat 3 times in 3 weeks. Have water change ready after the 10-12 hours and run carbon.

12/07/2013, 11:00 PM	#273
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Thank you!! Today I found a nudi.......ggrrrrr! First time ever for RB and a Nudi. Now need to learn more on Nudi's besides they lay eggs and no intank treatment When it rains, it pours! lol __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

12/07/2013, 11:00 PM	#274
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	oops! double post __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

12/07/2013, 11:08 PM	#275
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	Have 3 tanks to treat. TWV is 130g, 90g and 65g. Can you tell me how much/many tabs for each tank(per 1 treatment)? Is it a 25% WC after each treatment? I have 6 pills on order...guess I need 3-6 more pills. I'm losing corals awefully fast in past 2 weeks __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank