Help with killing white bugs on euphyllia using interceptor

Beck · Dec 29, 2020

So noticed small white bugs on my euphyllia and started doing some research how to kill these things. Seems like interceptor is what to use. Can anyone help me with the process?

Do I use interceptor or interceptor plus? And dosages?

Reef Guy Ronnie · Dec 30, 2020

Im unfamiliar with intercepter, but if it were me, I would dip using Bayer Insecticide at a 10:1 ratio for 5-10 min

Ls7corvete · Dec 30, 2020

Just grab some dr g's coral dip.

Cabinetman · Dec 30, 2020

I’ve had lots of experience with these and the most effective treatment is using the original pills. Set up a small tank with a light over it and a small power head or air stone to get water movement and put your euphillia in there and let it open up as much as possible. Then crush a part of a pill up and mix it well with tank water and introduce it to the treatment tank. I always leave mine in it a few hours at least. This should pretty much wipe them out. I’m not sure what the dosage is but I generally add about 1/2 a pill to a 5 gallon tank when I did it. You’ll see the bug freak out and start releasing from the coral pretty quick. You can also treat the whole tank but it kills pods and shrimp so I don’t recommend doing that

Beck · Dec 30, 2020

Cabinetman said:
I’ve had lots of experience with these and the most effective treatment is using the original pills. Set up a small tank with a light over it and a small power head or air stone to get water movement and put your euphillia in there and let it open up as much as possible. Then crush a part of a pill up and mix it well with tank water and introduce it to the treatment tank. I always leave mine in it a few hours at least. This should pretty much wipe them out. I’m not sure what the dosage is but I generally add about 1/2 a pill to a 5 gallon tank when I did it. You’ll see the bug freak out and start releasing from the coral pretty quick. You can also treat the whole tank but it kills pods and shrimp so I don’t recommend doing that

Thanks! I'll get some original Interceptor and give it a shot. Do you remember the color of box at all? The strength varies a lot from a small dog to a large one.

BROWN	Dogs 2-10 lbs	2.3 mg Milbemycin Oxime	Administer orally once a month	✓-Click Here
GREEN	Dogs 11-25 lbs / Cats 1.5-6 lbs	5.75 mg Milbemycin Oxime	Administer orally once a month	✓-Click Here
YELLOW	Dogs 26-50 lbs / Cats 6.1-12 lbs	11.5 mg Milbemycin Oxime	Administer orally once a month	✓-Click Here
WHITE	Dogs 51-100 lbs / Cats 12.1-25 lbs	23 mg Milbemycin Oxime	Administer orally once a month	✓-Click Here

Cabinetman · Dec 30, 2020

I had white ones

Beck · Jan 4, 2021

Ls7corvete said:
Just grab some dr g's coral dip.

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't realize Dr G's dip is Milbemcyn oxime.

Ls7corvete · Jan 5, 2021

Beck said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't realize Dr G's dip is Milbemcyn oxime.

Should work just as well as milbemycin oxime

LeftyReefer · Jan 5, 2021

Interceptor plus can also be used as it's milbemycin oxime along with praziquantel. Which would be effective against insects and a bunch of worms too. Or use Dr G dip with prazipro. All the same thing.