britreefer
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Haha weird...got no suggestions on that one...maybe a confused watchman?
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Newest piece:
Ice Table
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Ice Table
With flash
britreefer
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nicee
Fsurocks99
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Newest piece:
Ice Table
With flash
Ooooooooooooo I want some lol. Where did you get that from?
britreefer
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from Fish safari. They have been getting some great pieces in lately. best local place imo.
Fsurocks99
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Thanks kasey!
Haha, we'll see...
+1 that's not biased haha
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Quick update:
I started changing out the old bulbs a few weeks ago. Changing one bulb/week. So far so good. Also, the ice table still has its color, wasn't sure if it would because of it being maricultured.
My cal, mag, alk supplements are about to run dry, so I'm looking to replace them with cheaper ones because of my awesome college budget. Instead of Brightwell's kalk, I will be using Mrs. Wages pickling lime. For cal and mag, I'm still looking for alternatives. Buying in bulk may be the best/cheapest option.
I started changing out the old bulbs a few weeks ago. Changing one bulb/week. So far so good. Also, the ice table still has its color, wasn't sure if it would because of it being maricultured.
My cal, mag, alk supplements are about to run dry, so I'm looking to replace them with cheaper ones because of my awesome college budget. Instead of Brightwell's kalk, I will be using Mrs. Wages pickling lime. For cal and mag, I'm still looking for alternatives. Buying in bulk may be the best/cheapest option.
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Well.....add me to the statistic! I found the beautiful red bugs this morning! :fun2: My best guess is they came from the ice table that I recently added. I know of the basic treatments Interceptor being the most reliable. But, because I am a full-time student I honestly don't have the time right now to get all the inverts out of the tank. So, I'd be looking at around Christmas to be able to apply it. If I do. I have heard of some fishes like sixline and yellow coris wrasses and dragon pipefish helping, but not completely eradicating them.
But, is it at all possible to maintain a sps reef with red bugs? Advice would be great.
Thanks!
But, is it at all possible to maintain a sps reef with red bugs? Advice would be great.
Thanks!
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Isn't that Ironic that that was my 666th post?!!!
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Anyone?
I also have been looking, but can't find the answer. Does interceptor kill anemones?
I also have been looking, but can't find the answer. Does interceptor kill anemones?
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Well, I have put a lot of thought into how I'm going to deal with this problem. I have decided to go with a pair of dragon pipefish for starters. As mentioned before, I read sixline and yellow coris wrasses have been known to eat red bugs. Unfortunately, my sixline recently died, lived for a combined 6+ yrs in a couple of tanks. Now that I know I have these wonderful pests, I have been watching my yellow coris more closely and have seen it pick off bugs here and there. I'm hoping with the combo of my coris and a pair of dragon pipefish will help keep them under control. With my sixline out of the picture, I feel more confident that the pipefishes won't be harassed. Although, my starry blenny has picked on fish in the past that have long, slender bodies, so fingers crossed. Of course, if this doesn't work, I'll be looking at purchasing some interceptor. And from what I've read, I should be buying Interceptor for Dogs 51-100 lbs. Has anyone had success with a lower dosage?
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A few people have given me some advice since my last post and have convinced me to go ahead and treat the entire tank with interceptor. This way it'll be more cost effective for me and I will know the red bugs are dying! Hopefully the red bug population doesn't get too large as I still have to go through the wonderful process of asking for interceptor from the vet. And not to mention, I will be treating the tank around Christmas time...Wish me Luck!
I will also do my best to document the entire procedure so that others will have another reference to go by.
I will also do my best to document the entire procedure so that others will have another reference to go by.
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Quick Update:
Today I started the process of acquiring a prescription for Interceptor. I knew it would be tough, but it is getting to be ridiculous. I have asked two local vets both referred me to another and the third said their fish vet wouldn't be in till monday. It is still surprising how many people don't know what you mean when you say I have a saltwater coral reef tank. Their Vets! Oh well, my search continues.
Today I started the process of acquiring a prescription for Interceptor. I knew it would be tough, but it is getting to be ridiculous. I have asked two local vets both referred me to another and the third said their fish vet wouldn't be in till monday. It is still surprising how many people don't know what you mean when you say I have a saltwater coral reef tank. Their Vets! Oh well, my search continues.
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Update:
I was able to get my hands on some interceptor from a friend, and went ahead and treated the tank. I estimated my system to have around 50 gallons so I used 0.125g (0.025g/10gal).
After 1 hr: No noticeable change. Red bugs still moving. Peppermint and pistol shrimp unaffected. Acro Crabs moving normally.
After 2 hrs: Red bugs have slowed.
After 3 hrs: No change.
After 4 hrs: Some Red bugs have started to fall off. But, many still hanging on.
After 5 hrs: Most red bugs have fallen off. I saw only a few still left. Peppermint and pistol shrimp still unaffected. Acro Crabs moving normally.
After 6 hrs: Looks like 100% kill. I didn't see any red bugs on the acros. Peppermint and pistol shrimp and acro crabs lived. Added phosban reactor ~3/4 full with carbon. Also, did a 20% water change.
Corals never lost polyp extension during the treatment. Overall, the fish, coral, and other inverts, except the red bugs, didn't appear to be affected at all.
I will be doing another 20% water change this afternoon, as well as, change out the carbon.
I will repeat this treatment in one week and one last time the following week. After the last treatment, I plan to wait one more week to repopulate the tank with some pods.
This is definitely not a treatment to be afraid of. Very simple, just don't overdose.
I was able to get my hands on some interceptor from a friend, and went ahead and treated the tank. I estimated my system to have around 50 gallons so I used 0.125g (0.025g/10gal).
After 1 hr: No noticeable change. Red bugs still moving. Peppermint and pistol shrimp unaffected. Acro Crabs moving normally.
After 2 hrs: Red bugs have slowed.
After 3 hrs: No change.
After 4 hrs: Some Red bugs have started to fall off. But, many still hanging on.
After 5 hrs: Most red bugs have fallen off. I saw only a few still left. Peppermint and pistol shrimp still unaffected. Acro Crabs moving normally.
After 6 hrs: Looks like 100% kill. I didn't see any red bugs on the acros. Peppermint and pistol shrimp and acro crabs lived. Added phosban reactor ~3/4 full with carbon. Also, did a 20% water change.
Corals never lost polyp extension during the treatment. Overall, the fish, coral, and other inverts, except the red bugs, didn't appear to be affected at all.
I will be doing another 20% water change this afternoon, as well as, change out the carbon.
I will repeat this treatment in one week and one last time the following week. After the last treatment, I plan to wait one more week to repopulate the tank with some pods.
This is definitely not a treatment to be afraid of. Very simple, just don't overdose.
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