4 dips and white mites still on torch!!!

[Gavin Noy]

Has anyone in the UK managed to find a dip to kill the tiny white mites on torch corals? They are driving me absolutely insane. My torch will not open fully because of the irritation from the mites. Done 4 dips, 2 with RX and 2 with revive. Even used 50% higher concentrations with longer dip times.

 

[therootcause]

would you post a photo of the mites that you are seeing? Can be a stock online photo if you are unable to obtain your own photo.

 

[Gavin Noy]

would you post a photo of the mites that you are seeing? Can be a stock online photo if you are unable to obtain your own photo.

I will but they are so small. Tiny pin head dots, pure white and move quite fast. I believe i have seen one brown one too. This is off google. Look similar

 

[Gavin Noy]

would you post a photo of the mites that you are seeing? Can be a stock online photo if you are unable to obtain your own photo.

 

[therootcause]

Check out this Reef Central thread recommending Interceptor. There are instructions part way down.

White Bugs on my lps - Reef Central Online Community

White Bugs on my lps LPS Keepers

www.reefcentral.com

 

[Gavin Noy]

would you post a photo of the mites that you are seeing? Can be a stock online photo if you are unable to obtain your own photo.

This is an actual photo. Thank you for your time it’s greatly appreciated im new to the hobby.

 

[therootcause]

This is an actual photo. Thank you for your time it’s greatly appreciated im new to the hobby.

They certainly looking like the same small white specs. If they are clearly bugs moving around and not sand particles sticking to the coral's tentacles then I would attempt the interceptor treatment if that medication is available to you.

 

[Gavin Noy]

They certainly looking like the same small white specs. If they are clearly bugs moving around and not sand particles sticking to the coral's tentacles then I would attempt the interceptor treatment if that medication is available to you.

No it isn’t unfortunately thats why i asked for UK help in my initial post because i cant get interceptor. I cant belive that this isnt such a wide spread issue. Its just my luck this is. I thought 4 dips in 2 weeks they wouldnt stand a chance. One of the dips were so strong i thought looking at my torch it were 100% dead. As soon as it opened i could see them. Its stressed me out all week. Half tempted to bin it. Just cant bring myself to kill something.

 

[Cell]

If they are surviving pest dips, it likely won't work but you may have nothing to lose, I'd try a hydrogen peroxide dip.

 

[therootcause]

Interceptor is a name brand dude.

praziquantel and milbemycin oxime is the meds.

MILPRAZON CHEWABLE - PUppy and small dog - 2.5 mg / 25 mg tablets - Krka

Živeti zdravo življenje

www.krka.co.uk

 

[therootcause]

thats why i asked for UK help in my initial post because i cant get interceptor

 

[Gavin Noy]

 

[Gavin Noy]

Interceptor is a name brand dude.

praziquantel and milbemycin oxime is the meds.

MILPRAZON CHEWABLE - PUppy and small dog - 2.5 mg / 25 mg tablets - Krka

Živeti zdravo življenje

www.krka.co.uk

Does it need both because i have searched what i give my dog and it contains praziquantel? Not the other