question about redbugs

[Josh]

TM PCC does not kill red bugs.

 

[prattreef]

I've never heard of TMPCC being effective against red bugs either, but even it is, why would someone with an in-tank infestation opt for removing all the corals possibly affected from the system ( the only way to ensure in-tank eradication is to treat all the acros) in order to dip them in a fairly harsh (imo) quasi -proven cure when a very widely tested, and virtually harmless in-tank treatment exists? To save a few hermit crabs?

Removing Acros--especially established colonies-- from a display tank that they are already settled into when it is unnecessary to do so is always a bad idea IMO.

a prophylactic treatment for new corals that are going into QT is a different story, but I'd still use the proven and harmless treatment.

Dynamic Tank--fish are completely unaffected by Interceptor.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

a prophylactic treatment for new corals that are going into QT is a different story, but I'd still use the proven and harmless treatment.

We have a winner!!! :shhh:

 

[prattreef]

We have a winner!!! :shhh:

I'm glad you agree, it makes more sense to use the proven, and proven harmless method over the less proven harsher option---even in a QT situation. :shhh:

 

[Josh]

Luckily the pills come in different dosages. I use half a 23mg pill for a full tank treatment and half a 3mg pill for a quick 1 hour dip in a small container. It seems that no matter what you do, you are going to get them in your system over time, so get your dosing procedure down and don't be upset if you need to do it once a year.

 

[OzoneParkGuy]

Should put up a sticky regarding the correct dosage requirements, as some may get confused on how to administer it. Theres tons of info out there but better to have it here where users can just go to the thread.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Should put up a sticky regarding the correct dosage requirements, as some may get confused on how to administer it. Theres tons of info out there but better to have it here where users can just go to the thread.

+1
That and making the Interceptor pill available to us in a simpler way.

 

[Josh]

You can get the pills from any veterinarian. The COST for them is $6 for a 23mg pill, so expect to pay around $9-10.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

I just got them delivered to my door for $8 a pill.

 

[Josh]

How many mgs did you get total?

 

[pauliwalnuts]

How many mgs did you get total?

I bought a six pack of Interceptor pills for dogs 51-100lbs.
Here's the info on how much a pill weighs and how much milbenycim oxime each one contains.
http://www.reefs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=439155