Red Bugs in QT

[Dustin1300]

I've got a couple large colonies that I picked up day before last and looking to everyone for some advice to what you'd do if in my situation. I want to rid the two of redbugs and take however long needed to ensure the bugs are completely gone. Here's my current plan:

1) Dip corals for 10 minutes in Bayer (1 Liter SW:10 mL of Bayer) and Rinse ---> DONE
2) Put in Brute for week.
3) Dip again on day 7, put in new Brute with new water from my system, clean other brute out and let sit dry.
4) Repeat 3 so I've got total of 3 dips over three week period.

Couple questions:

- Due to the size of the corals, can I keep the leftover Bayer solution in container and heat back up to temperature for next dipping? I've not yet emptied container from Monday night.
- Since they are in isolation, I'd not mind putting something else in to ensure I kill every little guy! Since Interceptor is no longer available, should I treat Brute with Sentinel once/twice/three times?
- Is three weeks long enough? These are large colonies and concerned that some might sneak by. I've got them off rock to ensure that is not issue.

Here's couple pictures of the corals for reference. From DT of friend it came from:

Tabling acro in Brute:

Another shot:

 

[reefwiser]

Its going to take several weeks to make sure they are clean of red bugs. I would get a larger QT the heater is going to burn that green acro. Water circulation will be an issue too.

 

[Dustin1300]

Its going to take several weeks to make sure they are clean of red bugs. I would get a larger QT the heater is going to burn that green acro. Water circulation will be an issue too.

Several weeks is vague, mind being more specific?

As far as heater, I've mounted higher in the Brute and won't be a problem. That was snapped shortly after I picked up Monday showing my temp setup

 

[Dustin1300]

Posted on our club site, might have member that already has Interceptor. If that's the case, I will likely treat with Bayer 3 times and Interceptor 3 times minimum!

 

[reefwiser]

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[reefwiser]

Several weeks is vague, mind being more specific?

As far as heater, I've mounted higher in the Brute and won't be a problem. That was snapped shortly after I picked up Monday showing my temp setup

4 to 6 weeks is the best time frame 6 weeks to be safe. Nice big pieces good for fragin..