WMAS Discussion Forum : Red bugs http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:06:46 +0000 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:03:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=60770 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Red bugs : There are multiple species of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=498524&title=red-bugs#498524 Author: Pete Moss
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 31 2012 at 4:03pm

There are multiple species of "red bugs" as to be expected. It is not outside the realms of posibility in my opinion to have a species that strays from the acro standard. However the specific pest in question the "Tegastes acroporanus" has it's name for a reason, it's unlikely it would target other corals :P 

The one time I had red bugs on my small acro colony, I also treated by lowering the temperature to great success. The corals all made a full recovery. I've always been a fan of temperature treatments before chemical treatments however.

I love keeping my reefs invert rich. So the death of all these inverts in my opinion can cause more harm than lowering the temperature temporarily.

When push comes to shove it depends on the individual tank. How much do you value the inverts vs the corals? What risks are you willing to take?

In my case I'm with ReefdUp, but I can see the pros to chemical dips.
]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:03:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=498524&title=red-bugs#498524 <![CDATA[Red bugs : I ended up with Red Bugs after...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496756&title=red-bugs#496756 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 10:17pm

I ended up with Red Bugs after acquiring a black sun coral colony from an infected tank. My personal observation would be that Red Bugs do not only infect SPS. ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:17:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496756&title=red-bugs#496756 <![CDATA[Red bugs : &#034;Red Bugs&#034; are a common...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496748&title=red-bugs#496748 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 9:13pm

"Red Bugs" are a common name for Tegastes acroporanus - which this species has ONLY been documented on Acropora corals. There are also very similar "black bugs" and "gray bugs" which can affect a variety of corals, depending on species...from Pocillopora, Montipora, to your chalices.

Molli - if you're going to go the dip route and QT, then I really like the Bayer dip. Coral Rx is good, but Bayer is less expensive and doesn't bother deep water Acroporas as much as the Coral Rx.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496748&title=red-bugs#496748 <![CDATA[Red bugs : Red bugs only hang out on sps...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496660&title=red-bugs#496660 Author: Trevor40
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 10:45am

Red bugs only hang out on sps corals from what I have seen an read. Mostly on acros but I had some that were on my montiporas as well.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:45:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496660&title=red-bugs#496660 <![CDATA[Red bugs : ReefOn wrote:Molli, the way...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496654&title=red-bugs#496654 Author: Molli
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 9:50am

Originally posted by ReefOn ReefOn wrote:

Molli, the way you qt your stuff, just use the coral rx when you get the corals, then watch them for a week and dip them again. I would then watch them one more week and dip it just before you add it to the display tank.
Hey, thanks, I'll do that.  Do I only have to worry about these bugs on SPS corals?  I'm getting closing to finally acquiring some SPS corals for my tank!]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:50:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496654&title=red-bugs#496654 <![CDATA[Red bugs : Molli, the way you qt your stuff,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496653&title=red-bugs#496653 Author: ReefOn
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 9:42am

Molli, the way you qt your stuff, just use the coral rx when you get the corals, then watch them for a week and dip them again. I would then watch them one more week and dip it just before you add it to the display tank.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:42:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496653&title=red-bugs#496653 <![CDATA[Red bugs : Yes. They are small (0.5mm),...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496628&title=red-bugs#496628 Author: ReefdUp
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 12 2012 at 5:23am

Yes. They are small (0.5mm), but their movement typically triggers the eye to focus in on them. Some of them almost nearly shimmer yellow with red, so that makes it easy to see on a smooth skin acro.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:23:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496628&title=red-bugs#496628 <![CDATA[Red bugs : Is this something that can be...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496614&title=red-bugs#496614 Author: Molli
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 11 2012 at 9:49pm

Is this something that can be observed on close examination of a coral?  In other words, if I quarantine for a few weeks will I be able to see this problem and deal with it before putting the coral into my DT?]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:49:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496614&title=red-bugs#496614 <![CDATA[Red bugs : While a dragon pipe does eat red...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496602&title=red-bugs#496602 Author: ReefOn
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 11 2012 at 9:14pm

While a dragon pipe does eat red bugs, it would not be a way to erradicate the entire population.

Another local store I frequent almost daily sells them for around $20, if that is the direction someone wants to go.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:14:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496602&title=red-bugs#496602 <![CDATA[Red bugs : The aquarium can get some in for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496597&title=red-bugs#496597 Author: Morlaz
Subject: 60770
Posted: December 11 2012 at 8:31pm

The aquarium can get some in for you, PM me if you want me to place a Sales Order for ya]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:31:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60770&PID=496597&title=red-bugs#496597