bubble algae warning

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  1. OPForest

    OPForest Fire Worm

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    Just was at That Fish Place today. They have a lot of bubble algae in their tanks. Thought I would put a warning out for those of you who buy items online.
     
    OPForest, Jul 12, 2014
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  2. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    Where is that? My LFS is loaded with it too in some tanks
     
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  3. OPForest

    OPForest Fire Worm

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    In PA. I didn't see it in the SPS tanks but it was in all the other SW tanks. Didn't look at the fresh water.
     
    OPForest, Jul 13, 2014
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  4. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    Bubble algae is the devil. I would avoid it like it were the plague.
     
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  5. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Every fish store will have some bubble algae in the tanks. Not buying from a store because you see bubble algae is a bit much. I've been to some high end stores that have it.
     
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  6. OPForest

    OPForest Fire Worm

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    It was a fair amount. It was the first time I've seen it there so my warning is more an advisement to ensure the use of a QT if you buy anything from them.
     
    OPForest, Jul 13, 2014
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