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by Voyager2
Sat May 10, 2025 4:26 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Chromis is behaving strangely
Replies: 5
Views: 44

Re: Chromis is behaving strangely

I've had a similar experience with my chromis, I started with 6 and now I'm down to one big guy. It seems like they just pick on the weakest link until it's gone. I'm in a 75G tank, but I'm not sure that size was the issue. I think it's just their nature. I've come to realize that there's not much ...
by Voyager2
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: is this marine ich or fungus?
Replies: 1
Views: 209

Re: is this marine ich or fungus?

No need to stress about it right now. Reduce the stress and feed him well, that should take care of it.
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals


You treated the entire tank with Bayer dip, or just the individual corals that were affected?

As for the sand, I highly doubt the red bugs would be able to burrow in it, given their need for a host, typically SPS corals. Having recently gone through three rounds of Sentinel treatment myself, I ...
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 6:42 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals


You treated the entire tank with Bayer dip, or just the individual corals that were affected?

As for the sand, I highly doubt the red bugs would be able to burrow in it, given their need for a host, typically SPS corals. Having recently gone through three rounds of Sentinel treatment myself, I ...
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 4:52 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals


The standard treatment calls for a 12-hour treatment window. I personally just went through this process on Saturday and didn't notice any adverse effects on my tank beyond the target pests. I followed up with a 10% water change and plan to run carbon for the next week to help mitigate any ...
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 3:37 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals

I'm not sure if 6 hours is long enough - will it be enough time for the treatment to take effect?
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 1:44 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals

Just started treatment. Dropped in 1/14th of a pill at 10 am. Waiting 6 hours, then doing a 25% water change.
by Voyager2
Sun Apr 06, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Re: Flatworms or red bugs on corals

I used Bayer dips in separate containers for each coral.

I don't have shrimp, and only a few snails and crabs, so I'm hoping the die-off won't be too bad without the sand to protect the microfauna.

I'm planning to start the Sentinel treatment on Monday.

What was your treatment protocol like? I ...
by Voyager2
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Flatworms or red bugs on corals
Replies: 12
Views: 3077

Flatworms or red bugs on corals

I've got a red bug infestation on many of my corals, and it's come out of nowhere - literally, I had no idea this was coming. Doesn't really matter how it happened, though.

I also found some black bugs on my montipora.

Thinking of going with a Sentinel treatment.

Had a similar issue with red ...
by Voyager2
Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:59 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Random thoughts and ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 6328

Re: Random thoughts and ideas

Just hatched, must've been a great sight.