Interceptor and Shrimp

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by YellowBelly, May 15, 2010.

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  1. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    How likely is it that Interceptor will kill my Cleaner and Fire Shrimp if I do not remove them from the display tank while treating for red bugs? My tank is 120 gallons with a 30 gallon sump. I plan to use 1 pill to treat the whole system (about 100 gallons of water).
     
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  3. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Not sure to be honest. Everywhere I have read says to remove them, but I have not read of anyone keeping them in.

    Stupid red bugs.
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most likely will kill the shrimp.
     
  5. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    It will very likely kill the shrimp. It killed all the crabs in my coworkers nano at work.
     
  6. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I made two different bottle traps, one with a 16 ounce Gatorade bottle and one with a 32 ounce Gatorade bottle. The shrimp know the food is in the bottle but don't want to venture into the bottle. Any suggestions? Should I just treat the tank with Interceptor and when the shrimp are a little out of it I can scoop them up or is this a risky option?
     
  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Interceptor will kill crustaceans altogether? What else will it kill?