Got some bubble algae on my Maxima.

Just noticed a little bubble algae growing on my Maxima.

Can I take it out to get that stuff off or can it not touch air long enough to scrub it off?

Thanks.

 

the only bubble algae that will sporulate are the real large ones. On the smaller ones, the gametes aren't sexually mature yet. Larger ones can be removed carefully by spinning the bubble until the holdfast breaks.

 

FWIW, I have had two emerald crabs since I started my tank and have not seen bubble algae once... you may want to try getting one.

I would not take the clam out of the water if you don't have to, though.

 

I you do take the clam out make sure it is closed tight before removing.

 

you should be fine, just make sure that it is closed up like 2in10 said.

 

I have two emerald crabs and never see bubble algae. They were added to the tank after I had noticed a small amount on my rock.

If you make sure the clam is closed up, manually remove the algae, rinse the clam off, the burp it, you should be just find.

 

i have a big patch of bubble algea that i just noticed on my clam the other day but it wont hurt the clam and as long as it doesnt get otta control i kinda like the look of it on the clam tbh lol

 

Emerald crab eating bubble algae off of a clam???

Too scary for me