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dyereefer 08-24-2004 12:43 PM

thanks 4 all the info guys.

dyereefer 08-28-2004 12:02 AM

Ok I picked up some Intercepter to kill these bugs.But now I need a trusted source on how to use this stuff properly.
I you read this reef raf pls tell me the proper method.
I have read the stuff on reefcentral but like I said a trusted source who has used this stuff with sucess would make me more comfortable.
The stuff I got is 2.3 mg pills and is flavored.
This stuff was over the counter not perscription it was about $14 for 6 pills.

Aquattro 08-28-2004 01:51 AM

You need to read Dustin's original thread on RC, and follow it precisely. I can't see you getting it that it cost the rest of us about $60 for 6 pills. You need the large breed size, so maybe you got the wrong size.
Basically, you need to get the large breed size, have someone measure it into the three dosage sizes you need for your gallonage. Remove all the crabs and shrimp you can, everything else is fine. You treat once a week for three weeks. Add a dose, leave it for 6 hours or so, do a 25% water change and run tons of carbon. Repeat 2 more week's worth. Don't skip, or try doing less than three. We tried and failed. You must do three treatments. Look for a compounding pharmacy in your area to measure the dosages, once you calculate them. Make sure you have the right size pills, the wrong size won't work. Read all the RC threads on it.

Fun, huh? Remember to thank the place/person you got them from for all your fun. Always check acropora with a magnifying glass before putting them in your tank from now on.

dyereefer 08-28-2004 07:03 AM

WOW I will do all that and get back here in about a month to let you all know how it went.

Aquattro 08-28-2004 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyereefer
WOW I will do all that and get back here in about a month to let you all know how it went.

Good luck. FYI, I haven't seen bugs return after 2+ months...

dyereefer 08-29-2004 11:20 PM

Ok 1st dose added at 4pm today will start carbon in 6hrs and a water change approx 14 gallons.

dyereefer 08-30-2004 01:08 AM

Its been 2 hrs and I have noticed bugs starting to fall off the branchs just now.

dyereefer 08-30-2004 02:03 AM

Well its 7pm and I can find no sign of the little red bugs.

Aquattro 08-30-2004 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyereefer
Well its 7pm and I can find no sign of the little red bugs.

Don't let that fool you into not doing the next two doses!!

dyereefer 08-30-2004 03:39 AM

I will stay the course and banish this evil from my perfect little world.
Yes I need a life! :lol:


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