Black bugs on setosa how to treat

[jmareef1022]

I first noticed them a while back but didn't really pay no mind. Until tonight when I saw a bunch on my setosa. I began to count and when I reached 20+ I decided it was time to take action. What's the fastest way everyone..can I just pull the piece out and blow them away, or is the bayer dip or interceptor a must.. Thanks again

 

[Pife]

I first noticed them a while back but didn't really pay no mind. Until tonight when I saw a bunch on my setosa. I began to count and when I reached 20+ I decided it was time to take action. What's the fastest way everyone..can I just pull the piece out and blow them away, or is the bayer dip or interceptor a must.. Thanks again

As far as I know there's only montipora eating nudis. Other than that I've never heard of a type of bug that attacks montipora.

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[jmareef1022]

Ok I'll post pic no prob

 

[jmareef1022]

They're those black spots..i believe they're bugs. What you think

 

[Pife]

Are they only there during lights out? Are they on other corals? Is there anything detrimental happening to the setosa?

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[jmareef1022]

I noticed a few during the day but they seem to party at night. I just flashed the flashlight again and they are like an army.I searched for more on other sps and rock but nine. The setosa has some p.e, little.growth and just wondering if it's these little buggers. Just seems like there shouldn't be any in my setosa, but they sure come out more at night.what you think.what should I do.

 

[jmareef1022]

If you zoom in you can see a few them.

 

[jmareef1022]

Here's a better pic. Apparently they do come out during the day and they seem to be multiplying quick. Anyone know of a solution since this will be my first time attempting to treat a piece of coral. Thanks again

 

[Pife]

I'm not saying it isn't a pest but I see PE in your pictures and I don't see any flesh missing. I think they are just pods but hopefully someone else will chime in.

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[jmareef1022]

Thanks for your input pife. I'm really hoping they're pods, maybe it's time to buy a microscope. I guess as long as there's p.e and some growth I'll leave it alone. Thanks again..

 

[jmareef1022]

So they just won't go away, I tried blowing them away and even tried plucking them.some tissue appears to be missing now and still poor polyp extension. Anyways I'm considering the bayer dip, but which.one do I buy? I really wanna save the setosa. Do you guys think maybe moving it to a different location.

 

[smtank]

Interceptor would probably work.

 

[reefmutt]

Yeah.. I was going to suggest interceptor as well..
They look like red bugs... but on a Monti?? Odd.
I have never seen anything like that infest a Monti..

 

[jmareef1022]

Thanks for the responses everyone, this piece is literally dying in front of me day by day and at this point I'm willing to try stuff than just let these little boogers eat it away. As I only read about interceptor can I pick something up similar for cheap. I know the setosa wants them off.
Check it out from earlier today,I need to act quick I've been letting this ride for a while.

 

[jmareef1022]

Oh yea the bugs are def black and they swim. The weird thing is I have 5 other types of sps and no bugs on them. The setosa is like a magnet to them it's crazy ...

 

[reefmutt]

Oh yea the bugs are def black and they swim. The weird thing is I have 5 other types of sps and no bugs on them. The setosa is like a magnet to them it's crazy ...

If I were you, I'd gently remove it and toss it in the garbage.
If the coral is the only one infected, you'd be doing yourself a favor by removing it.. cheaper than interceptor, that's for sure.. and it MAY solve your problems

 

[jmareef1022]

In the trash.. I guess that would solve it.I wanted to:deadhorse:

 

[DesertReefT4r]

Looks like black bugs to me. I had to deal with them as well. Use Interceptor, Ivermectin or Bayer dip.

 

[jmareef1022]

I'll try the bayer and see what happens. Thanks

 

[Tripod1404]

I always had luck with leopard wrasses when it comes to keeping pests of corals and clams. If it is alive and fits in its mouth, there is a 99% chance that leopard wrasse will eat it. Flatworms, nudis, bugs, small snails, you name it.

Hard part is finding a healthy leopard wrasse.