Bubble Algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by coopdogyo, Jul 18, 2009.

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  1. coopdogyo

    coopdogyo Feather Duster

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    I have some bubble algae starting to grow on a rock. Should I leach it?
     
    coopdogyo, Jul 18, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    GENTLY rock larger bubbles back and forth or spin them to snap the holdfast. Then toss away. Smaller bubbles are harder to remove this way but Emerald crabs usually do a good job.
     
    inwall75, Jul 18, 2009
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  3. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I've been fortunate so far with emerald crabs. I get the smaller ones and so far, I haven't had any develop an "appetite" for my corals. I also remove the bubble algae manually, like Inwall recommended, at water change time. We had a lot of it at one time, but now it's just here and there.
     
    Triplemom, Jul 19, 2009
    Triplemom, Jul 19, 2009
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