Red bugs!!!

[Ghxst]

I always like to see all the "wonderful" coral on sale at ebay and when zooming in on a coral for sale today I saw a red bug. I am almost certain but take a look for your self! Once you zoom in its evident but it is near the top.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reefwise-Li...760916?hash=item3f74c13d94:g:cvsAAOSw2xRYkXV4

KEEP IT LOCAL AND DIP FOLKS!!!

 

[Ghxst]

AND ON THIS ONE LOL
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reefwise-Li...735731?hash=item3f74c0db33:g:CjcAAOSwnHZYkW22

Cheesy Petes! Im going to stop looking, LOL

 

[jda123]

Could be. Looks more like cyclopeeze to me than Red Bugs, but who knows. Dip it.

 

[Ghxst]

If I ever did buy from eBay I still wouldn't get these since there appears to be a risk involved. I got the id from online pics but am no expert. Would be funny if it's just food. I'll wait for Gonzo to do some more eBay sales!!

 

[Ghxst]

I looked at the ebay pictures again and more online pictures of red bugs. Red bugs kinda look yellow to orange and not red. Is this true?

 

[jda123]

Yes. ...and they are on the shadowy side of the coral (usually)... and there are lots of them on a particular piece. Rarely will you see them out in the bright light.

 

[Ghxst]

Good to know! Thank you

 

[Smiley]

 

[Smiley]

check out this write-up...

http://www.marinecolorado.org/forum/reefkeeping/expert-info/17589-advanced-dip-for-reef-pests