Black Bugs on Torch Coral??

[BetterJake]

Torch coral is not as extended as usual. Seems to covered in extremely tiny black bugs crawling all over the polyps. What are these? Assuming some sort of pest and a dip is required?

 

[BetterJake]

Bump

 

[slingfox]

Not many can view videos posted unless you provide a YouTube link. You can post pictures instead---preferably under white light.

 

[krollins]

bump

 

[Troylee]

Can’t see video.. need a YouTube link or pics.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I can see the video - I'd assume those are "Black Bugs" (yes, that's the hobby common name for them); they're parasitic copepods:

Aquarium Corals: Stony Coral Parasites: Red and Black Bugs: Identification Guide, Preventive Measures, and a Review of Treatment Protocols

This article is but a small tool for use by serious hobbyists in answering many questions.

reefs.com

 

[Snoopy 67]

We just had Shane Baker of SBB Corals speak to the club.
He has a cure for them. Reach out.

 

[BetterJake]

Bump. Here is a YouTube link so people can actually see.

 

[BetterJake]

Okay so I dipped the torch in Coral RX but it did not seem to kill off the bugs. I see conflicting info everywhere on these. What should I try? Bayer, Interceptor?

 

[Snoopy 67]

Try contacting SBB CORALS like I suggested.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I see conflicting info everywhere on these.

There are a lot of different species of parasitic pods (most have very specific host coral preferences, but they may or may not branch out in aquariums if they don't have access to their preferred foods), so that may explain some of the conflicting info.

That said, IIRC, I believe most people use Interceptor (if they can get it) these days.