HELP with black bug ID and orange eggs

[Laynrockers]

I have noticed my SPS and some Millies struggling over the past few months. I have had red bugs before, and AEFW. But this time as I pick up the corals, dip them I haven't found anything until today. All of this came off just one Acro. I havent seen this type of black bug before and also found orange eggs.

would love help with an ID and treatment.




TY

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I'm struggling to see the critters in question, but I'm happy to give you a bump and see if we can't get some help for you here.

 

[Laynrockers]

I tried to upload videos but cant seem to get them to work.

I'm struggling to see the critters in question, but I'm happy to give you a bump and see if we can't get some help for you here.

 

[Laynrockers]

 

[Laynrockers]

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

These may be Black Bugs - coral-parasitic copepods:

Yeah, white bugs, red bugs, black bugs, etc. (coral-parasitic pods) will almost exclusively be found on their host corals. For more info on these and for some closer up pics/drawings:

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.

reefs.com

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

Dana continues last month's discussion about copepods.

reefs.com

https://av.tib.eu/media/55499

 

[Laynrockers]

Wanted to give this a bump. Anyone have experience with these guys.

Best dip to use and method?
Any in tank treatments work?

TY