PLEASE help!

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The white bugs have gotten substantially worse now. All of my torched have them and are showing signs of stress. Not only are they showing signs of stress but their tentacles seem to be deformed. There has been a population boom of these pests. I'm going to try a FW dip on my least expensive torch as I've heard this can kill them. If it doesn't kill my torch and does kill these critters, I'll update this post.

 

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Xarifia gracilipes is a parasitic pod known to go after Euphyllia glabrescens (torch corals), so it's possible:

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.

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Aquarium Corals: Stony Coral Parasites, Part Two: Copepods: Family Xarifiidae

Dana continues last month's discussion about copepods.

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The "In-Tank Treatments for Red and Black Bugs" section of the first article linked above may be helpful.

 

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The "In-Tank Treatments for Red and Black Bugs" section of the first article linked above may be helpful.

Thank you!! I'm going to take my dog to the vet and get interceptor this week. This article will be a great reference for treatment. Thanks again!