my red bug plan good idea or not?

[crsaz]

ok so I just got redbugs. and my new system is finally ready, my plan is to move all of my lps/montis over to the new system(after a TMPCC dip) and leave the acros in the old system, and after the 3 interceptor treatments I will move the acros over, is there a chance I will have redbugs make it into the new system?

 

[returnofsid]

Yes, Red bugs can hitchhike on anything from one tank to another. While it's thought that they only infest Acropora, they can be on any coral.

 

[Dejavu]

Why not just leave all the coral in while treating? There is no real harm to corals and there might be a chance of carrying some over into the new system on another coral. A risk that's not really needed .

 

[dan223]

I would do the whole tank. I have not seen any bad effects other than a few large pods dying. My maxima clam has looked better after treating then ever before, and the emerald crabs I couldnt catch made it thru the treatment.

 

[pwfish]

I would treat the whole tank with all the corals in it I wouldn't take a chance of transfering the redbugs to the new tank. I did the 3 treatments of interceptor and had no ill effects.

 

[Coral Addict]

I did the three treatments and all the corals were fine. No worries, Hermits and crabs are another story. lol

 

[crsaz]

are snails ok? I got out as many as I could but I would estimate there to be about 50 left, and if it kills the hermits thats a + in my book:lmao:

 

[Coral Addict]

snails are ok