bugs again...

[Viet-Tin]

ok ive got the bugs again...should've known after my sps started browning...I had thought it was because of my 2 chromises picking on my colonies but took a close look and found them. I read a few threads on interceptor and had a few questions. I have one tab that was given to me but its a flavor tab will this work? How much do I dose. I have a 100gal with a 55gal sump.

[fishypets]

I wouldn't use it unless it's the unflavored large breed tab. Try Buttercup Creek Animal Hospital. I would tell them what it was for and they would sell them to me over the counter. I think they cost around $8.00 each. Good luck!

Clint

[apedroza]

Flavored tabs are fine. I have used them before with no ill affects. This was my dosing schedule:
1). 1/2 the pill the first week. I started friday night and let it run til the morning. 15% water change and run carbon for one day.

2). 1/4 of the pill one week later with the same steps as above

3). 1/4 pill one week later same as above.

So my entire treatment lasted over 2weeks from the first treatment using only 1 pill (assuming you have the large breed pill for dogs over 50 lbs. Any questions contact me and I'll explain a little further. I haven't had to treat for over 1.5 yrs.

[Viet-Tin]

Yea I have the large breed pill. Sounds like a good plan ill start in a lil bit and start water change in the morning thanks for the help. Ill have to swing by there just to pick some up to have on hand. I guess its bye bye harlequin and cleaner...they wont let me catch them...

[apedroza]

If you drop a star fish and let the harlequin come out you might be able to catch the harlequin!! Good luck trying to get the tablets. I've heard they are really cracking down on handing them out without a prescription.

[Viet-Tin]

I do have 2 dogs both over 50lbs that should be on the stuff so I should be good. I held off on the treatment, gonna try and catch the shrimp today.

[Viet-Tin]

so far so good its been about a week and havent seen any more red bugs. I did lose one of my large colonies though...it was the most infested and didnt make it but atleast everything else is doing good. Im already seeing excellent PE and color starting to come back. Thanks for the help guys!

[apedroza]

Glad to hear it!!!