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Old 02-12-2011, 05:47 AM
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I did a little research regarding killing the little buggers off without killing the coral itself, after discussing the matter with the local vet (and explaining what it was all about) and reviewing Interceptor ingredients, we decided to give Milbemax a try (heart worm med. for kittens) the only difference we could find was that the effective ingredient (Milbemycin Oxime) was a lower dose. Milbemax also contains 10mg Praziquantel (primary ingredient in PraziPro (Hikari) fish medication) which works by increasing the permeability of the membranes of the parasite which in turn allows the Milbemycin Oxime to work more effectivly (in theory). I dosed the 30 gal quarantine tank with 1/2 of one pill (pulverized and disolved into tank water) I had 100% kill and the corals showed no Ill effects. Good luck, hope whatever you try works out.
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Old 02-12-2011, 06:14 AM
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if anything this is a good read on some new trial meathods

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...light=red+bugs
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Old 02-12-2011, 06:22 AM
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Yup, looks just like my red bugs
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Old 02-12-2011, 06:33 AM
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I have a bunch of interceptor so tomorow I will hit it.
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