"black bugs"? an LPS parasite

[Isaac]

I have been paranoid about adding new corals ever since I came across this thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1400291&perpage=25&pagenumber=6

It seems that the new Aussie imports may have brought some unwanted guests. If it's not AEFW or Monti eating nudis, now it's acan and chalice eating crustaceans.(scary)

[Saltfinsax]

Man thats just scary:eek:

[stylaster]

man really important to quarantine any new species anymore

[reefboy]

is there a actual pic of said critter?

[CCR]

Where do you get the treatment from???

[dsoz]

Interceptor is a de-worming med used for dogs (maybe cats too). Get it from a vet.

dsoz

[reefboy]

so has anyone actually seen proof of these things? I have seen pods eating on dead flesh of LPS but never assumed they were the reason and I have treated for red bugs but it also wipes out your pod population and my system defiantly took a dive for a few months until I was able to reestablish them so I hope folks think this through before just dosing just because.

[Isaac]

I agree Jody. Such a harsh treatment should only be a last resort. I have began to believe that the small black bugs in the photos I have seen are nothing more than scavengers eating the dying flesh of a coral with a bacterial infection. No matter what a coral dip for a new arrival and quarantine are both good ideas. I have found Melafix and povodone iodine both to be safe and beneficial coral dips.

[reefboy]

I agree Jody. Such a harsh treatment should only be a last resort. I have began to believe that the small black bugs in the photos I have seen are nothing more than scavengers eating the dying flesh of a coral with a bacterial infection. No matter what a coral dip for a new arrival and quarantine are both good ideas. I have found Melafix and povodone iodine both to be safe and beneficial coral dips.

This I agree with completely as with above mentioned , REVIVE and TMPCC also works wonders at differing doses to rid unwanted hitch hikers.