MadReefer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I was taking pictures of my new coral and I noticed a dot that looks like it could be a red bug. It is moving. Is this a red bug? This is the best pic I could get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Looks like it to me. I'm no expert, so I'll let other weigh in, but the orange/yellow color with the red dot (head?) definately looks like it. If the coral is new, maybe you can take it out quick enough to prevent spread. Dip it in Intercept. I don't think the Coral Revive kills red bug - or there is at least some doubt there, but that would be worth doing if you have any. Can you keep it seperate after dipping? Intercept(Interceptor?) will kill the bugs, but there is still debate on whether it kills the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadReefer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 This is the only acropora I have. Will it eat other corals or just this type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Red bugs only fed on acroporas. Go get some Revive or Topic Marin Pro Coral Cure. Dip it and swish it really hard maybe you can shake them off. Hard to beat them by pulling the coral out of your tank but it might work for you. Red bugs can only live 7 days, (I believe w/o a host), theirs eggs.... not sure on hatching time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It almost looks like a flatworm to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 do a google search for red begs on acroporas and you will get some of the scarriest pics!!! and it will be easier to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Definitely a Red Bug. Good thing you found it now, opposed to having a tank full of acros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadReefer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I don't see any dots on it with my eye. I'm wondering if it could have been a copepod. It is a tiny frag and it is the only acro I have. I have not treated it yet because I have nothing to treat with. I'm just wondering where it came from; my only new corals are from people on this forum. So if it is a red bug others would have them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'd politely send a PM to the reefer you got it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 You got a redbug there for sure. Been thru that and these pests are not near as bad as others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I've heard some people say that they really don't hurt the coral much at all. I'd still want them gone, but I guess they aren't panic-worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadReefer Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 My plan is to not get anymore acro for a while. And to watch this one close. This one is looking very good, all polyps out and happy. So I'll just keep my eye on it. Before I get too much more coral I'm going to start iodine dipping everything as well as testing for and adding iodine. Does that sound like an okay plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dipping is smart, but I'm not on the iodine or strontium bandwagons -- my tank gets it's fix from water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dipping is smart' date=' but I'm not on the iodine or strontium bandwagons -- my tank gets it's fix from water changes.[/quote'] I completely agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishiefish Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 still send a pm though as they may has recently traded or they may not see it in there tank till its out of hand, I imagine if they had alot of acro it would be easy to overlook....I would want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 TMPCC will get rid of them, I have had a few battles with them, just make sure you follow the directions and also don't be lazy and just dip once, you should do at least 3 dips in a three week period. The red bug will not kill the coral only suck the life out of it when the population gets bigger and the growth will cease. Get them out while the numbers are few. I have never lost a coral to RB's but I have lost lots of corals by dipping, just do it as the directions say and be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Get rid of it. I don't know what it is but I imagine it isn't good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 This is probably a dumb question and I will blame it on the monitors here at work, but are you sure it isn't like a pod or something? Again sorry if this is dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes i am 100% positive. That is a redbug. I've had them twice. Like i said not the worst. Might cause less PE and a cause a colors to be a little drab. QT and about 4 weeks of TMPCC dips will rid them IME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes i am 100% positive. That is a redbug. I've had them twice. Like i said not the worst. Might cause less PE and a cause a colors to be a little drab. QT and about 4 weeks of TMPCC dips will rid them IME ok....sorry again for dumb question. It just looks like a pod on my screen here at work, cheesy monitors I guess.(comp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 No biggie. Its one of those things once you get em and see them in person you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Guess I still gotta lotta learning to do. Good thing you were here to save me. I would have said those are good you should be thankful.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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