Killing red bugs

jmp21677 · Jul 16, 2012

Is there a way to kill red bugs that could be on frags before they go into your tank? Will coral RX work? Is there a way to treat individual frags with interceptor before they go in the tank? Has anyone used a different method?

wysiwyg · Jul 16, 2012

there is a thread on here were a guy was experimenting with interceptor in different ratios and how it worked

gmoney243 · Jul 16, 2012

Bayer advanced home complete insect killer. Search it on this forum and that other. There's about 2 years of testing and people using with great success with all pests including AEFW. I use it also and it definately kills the redbugs and all corals I've dipped don't seem to mind and sps poly extension isbetter after usually.

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jmp21677 · Jul 16, 2012

Wow! I'll look into that insects killer

Aquaph8 · Jul 16, 2012

Interceptor can be used prior to adding to the tank at rates up to 10X dosage, Ive seen some hard core SPS guys do periodic treatments of the display also, only catch is you can't keep shrimp if you go this route.

jmp21677 · Jul 16, 2012

So what is the correct dosage for the interceptor? I'm guessing the red bugs will die before the aefw would

_Alex_ · Jul 16, 2012

Coral rx works just gotta dip for about a week straight. I dealt with then a year ago and dipped just the Sps and was good

Reefer1225 · Jul 17, 2012

+1 Bayer... Works in red bugs as a dip treatment... Interceptor for whole tank treatment.

Big E · Jul 17, 2012

Tropic Marin Pro Coral Cure will kill them with one dip.

jmp21677 · Jul 17, 2012

Anyone know what the water to chemical ratio is on the Bayer?

TD2K · Jul 17, 2012

I also used the Bayer (Interceptor is currently off the market because of some manufacturing issues, but will be back later according to my vet).

The strength depends on if you get the concentrated or not. There is a thread on here that was very helpful. I dipped my infected SPS in it and it killed the bugs nearly instantly. I now dip all new corals in it before putting them into my tank. Works great, no issues with it harming the corals either.

TD2K · Jul 17, 2012

found it, it's on Reef Central. Here's the thread:

Another option for red bugs - Reef Central Online Community

jmp21677 · Jul 17, 2012

What concentration do you use to dip?

chort55 · Jul 17, 2012

I've never tried the bayer, have heard it works but I just use interceptor... but am getting close to running out so hopefully they start making it again soon!!!!!

TD2K · Jul 17, 2012

I use "Bayer complete insect killer concentrate" at a rate of 2.5cc per cup (8 oz) of saltwater. I soak for 10 minutes, then soak in a rinse bucket of saltwater for 10 minutes. Then place in tank.

jmp21677 · Jul 18, 2012

Td...thanks for the help. I'm going to give this a shot

reefknight · Jul 18, 2012

Tagging along....dosing my tank tonight with Interceptor. I'll have to try the Bayer as a dip in the future to prevent a tank infestation.

@TD - Have you suffered any loses from dosing with the Bayer?

TD2K · Jul 18, 2012

nope, everything is doing fine and no sign of bugs after the initial dip. I've also been giving all new corals a dip before they go in my tank. so far so good.