bubble algea

Discussion in 'Algae' started by DevotedLionfish, Oct 13, 2009.

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  1. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    how would you get rid of it?
    my 5 gallon reef has some
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What type of bubble algae do you have?
     
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  3. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    umm im not sure its brown tho
     
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  4. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    is it bubbly and stringy? dinoflagellates if it is... im guess but need pics to be sure.
     
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  5. A4_Andre

    A4_Andre Astrea Snail

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    That's what i have, but i got a phos reactor, 3 little fishies 150 and i only use RO/DI water now. hoping this will clear it up with time.
     
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  6. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    yea its bubbly and stringy
     
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  7. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    i had some...nothing helps them.... to my knowledge... cutting light, phos reactors etc, ro/di etc. I believe they make their exoskeleton out of silicates. if your tank is new once those are used up i think it should go away. i could be wrong.

    how old is your tank? Mine went away with time. nothing eats it either (to my knowlege) i believe it is toxic if eaten...
     
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  8. DevotedLionfish

    DevotedLionfish Fire Shrimp

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    oh ok cause its all over the sand
     
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  9. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    its probubly bubble algae which means u need to get emerald crabs or you can use a needle(like the ones that doctors give you shots with) stick it in the bubble algae and suck out the stuff inside. NEVER EVER EVER EVER pop the algae it will only spread it
     
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  10. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    A picture would really help.........Have you done any research to confirm/deny dinoflagellates? Could be a few different things. Is it cyanobacteria?
     
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