Interceptor Question

dweakl01

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I am going to be treating my tank with Interceptor tomorrow. I know to remove the crabs off to a seperate tank, but I'm curious about Interceptor's effects on other creatures in my tank...

bubble tip anemone
astrea snails
urchin

Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
Just the crabs my only regret was an acro crab I lost, the rest of the crabs can be replaced. I also have a 120 aga w/ 200lbs in LR try picking the crabs out of that. Cheaper to replace Jmo
 
It will kill most crustaceans, FME. Crabs, pods, urchins are the ones that perish. But Snails and other inverts should be fine.




Matt
 
I've had to treat my tank with Interceptor twice. The only deaths in addition to the red bugs are crabs and some, but not all, pods. Never had a problem with urchins, shrimp, clams, coral or fish.
 
Leopradshark,

I'd love to help you, but I'm not sending a prescription medicine to Mexico. A customs form has to be completed on my end and without a prescription, I just couldn't do it. Sorry.
 
Re: Interceptor Question

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7178767#post7178767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dweakl01

bubble tip anemone
astrea snails
urchin
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All fine.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7179330#post7179330 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tangwang
It will kill most crustaceans, FME. Crabs, pods, urchins are the ones that perish. But Snails and other inverts should be fine.
Matt
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Im guessing it will kill my skunk cleaners... they are the only ones I want to save. anyone devise a good shrimp trap?
 
shrimp

shrimp

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7179989#post7179989 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KevinFJB
I've had to treat my tank with Interceptor twice. The only deaths in addition to the red bugs are crabs and some, but not all, pods. Never had a problem with urchins, shrimp, clams, coral or fish.
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what kind of shrimp do you have? I have heard the interceptor will do the shrimp in.
 
Not true. I have two cleaner, two blood and two peppermint that have all survived two complete treatments and one coral banded shrimp that has survived one compete treatment.

I remember the feeling before treating the first time - like I was poisoning the tank. Follow Dustin's instructions and you will be fine.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7193046#post7193046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KevinFJB
Not true. I have two cleaner, two blood and two peppermint that have all survived two complete treatments and one coral banded shrimp that has survived one compete treatment.

I remember the feeling before treating the first time - like I was poisoning the tank. Follow Dustin's instructions and you will be fine.
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I haven't treated with interceptor as of yet, but I don't think you should make such a blanket statement about the shrimp. I've read many accounts of where people's shrimp have died from the treatment. Some others have had theirs live. Sort of a hit or miss. If you want to be absolutely sure your shrimp will live, take it out.

I would think the easiest way to catch a shrimp is to put some food in a bottle and then catch him when he goes into the bottle. Either that or put your hand in the tank and wait till the shrimp gets oh your hand and net it. Always works for me.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7193602#post7193602 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kalare
I haven't treated with interceptor as of yet, but I don't think you should make such a blanket statement about the shrimp. I've read many accounts of where people's shrimp have died from the treatment. Some others have had theirs live. Sort of a hit or miss. If you want to be absolutely sure your shrimp will live, take it out.

I would think the easiest way to catch a shrimp is to put some food in a bottle and then catch him when he goes into the bottle. Either that or put your hand in the tank and wait till the shrimp gets oh your hand and net it. Always works for me.
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It seems that many offering opinions and advice on Interceptor treatment have not used it. I have had to twice and offer anecdotal evidence.

It may be helpful for you to cite the "many accounts" of shrimp getting killed in an interceptor treatment.
 
I havent used it. i have heard it will kill the shrimp. all crustaceans are at risk when treating with interceptor I HAVE HEARD. Im thinking to err on the side of caution and take out the shrimp
 
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