Isaac Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Man thats just scary:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 man really important to quarantine any new species anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 is there a actual pic of said critter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Where do you get the treatment from??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Interceptor is a de-worming med used for dogs (maybe cats too). Get it from a vet. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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