Here we go again.. Red Bugs!

[alki]

Picked up some nice corals at a super great sale a couple weeks ago and also picked up about 40000 red bugs:tsk:. Ive been through this before and want them gone before bad things happen to my expensive sps frags I just bought.

Im looking for some interceptor. I dont have a vet as I only have fish. Im out of town but will be back monday an I would like to treat then. Anyone have at least 2 large pills I could buy in Seattle?

Let me know and if you got some stuff a couple weeks ago you might want to check your tank also.

 

[returnofsid]

I'd suggest printing out some information, showing how Interceptor is used to rid our tanks of Red Bugs, and calling a few vets. You'll probably end up needing to approach a few, before you find one who's willing to prescribe it. More and more vets are becoming aware of this use though.

 

[NC2WA]

if u cant get interceptor, how about dipping them in MelaFix? Supposedly works for red bugs.

 

[alki]

Melafix doesnt work, Ive tried it before. Anyway I need to treat the entire tank.

Yes Ive tried 3 vets in west seattle and none would give me anything. Usually it will work if you have a dog and have seen a vet before. I think the vets near me think Im trying to make crack or something. mmm nothing like interceptor crack...

 

[barrierreefcf]

We use 1800petmeds.com. EDIT Issaquah Vet Hospital (I think thats the name..their number is 425-392-6211) ,near Front Street, is hip to the Red Bug issue and they wrote us a script to use at 1800petmeds.com. If you think they came from us please PM me what coral you think had them. I've looked through the systems and can't find any.

 

[capdippe]

got a pic I'd like to see these thing?

 

[reefbobc]

I want to tag along on this. I'm not sure what "red bugs" are? Are they the same as red or brown flat worms?

 

[NC2WA]

capdippe/reefbobc,

Acro Red Bugs

A third of the way down the page is a bug of red acro bugs.
As the name implies, these bugs only affect SPS, not LPS nor fish.

 

[tamarindthai]

call me ,,i can get you interceptor

 

[saltwaterfishes]

I need to take my dog to the vet next week. I can get it for you.