This is a great debate thread to start! I personally have had a thriving tank, redbugs, treatment, massive water changes, and the tank is beginning to thrive again.

I don't know that every tank has Redbugs, but I do think Mike Paletta's logic makes sense. In reality, I think my tank began to decline due to my lack of dKH an PH maintenance (I got a little lazy). Maybe this weakened the coral's immunities/defense, or maybe Redbugs thrive in different water conditions than corals? Anyway, I know the Interceptor killed the bugs (most of them I hope) cuz I watched the little buggers falling :skeezy I also experience great coral coloration and polyp extention afterwards (the ones left anyway), but I really expect this was due to a near 100% water change within 24 hours.

Since the Plaetta presentation I have renewed enthusiasm in my water quality, and the corals are glad I attended ;) Not that my water quality was WAY off, just slightly off "ideal".

Interesting discussion topic, looking forward to seing some other thoughts!

Thanks for starting this one Jeff!