In tank Red Bug treatments

[Elibeans]

Is there any in tank red bug treatments other than interceptor people have tried?

I am keeping them at bay with Bayer dips but wanted a more permanent solution.

I have also been told interceptor is off the market all together so no vets to get it from.

 

[Finland]

Sentinel has been used with success. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2312681&highlight=sentinel

 

[jdraider75]

Interceptor spectrum. I got some this summer online just google it. Mine was shipped from overseas. Get the ones for large dog.

 

[Elibeans]

Chewy flavored ones work?

 

[jroovers]

Chewy flavored ones work?

Yes. A bit of a pain to grind down, but doable. I used hot RO/DI water to dissolve mine, seemed to work better than room temperature RO/DI.

 

[jdraider75]

Yes definitely a pain to grind up but I kills them little buggers. Theres a thread on how to use if you haven't read it already.

 

[Elibeans]

Ordered 6 large dog chews from the AU. I assume a 1/4 tab dosage on a 36g tank would be okay?

 

[rovster]

Ordered 6 large dog chews from the AU. I assume a 1/4 tab dosage on a 36g tank would be okay?

I used 1/20th of a tab on my 14 gallon nano. Yes, I cut the large pill into 20 pieces. I treated twice. Be prepared for an algae outbreak, its normal. Most if not of your pods will get wiped out!

 

[Elibeans]

Damn that's a lot of pieces. I'll try out 1/10 then. Might have ordered to much but guess I have plenty for dips.

 

[ReefPharmer]

I used interceptor in my 180 and it def works . Turn your skimmer off while medicating. It will kill shrimp and crabs. I didn't end up doing extra water changes but some people do.
I did three treatments , each one week apart.