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Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by newtosalt, Jun 17, 2010.

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  1. newtosalt

    newtosalt Spaghetti Worm

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    new sps today has some hair algea and bubble on it not bad but i rather not intruduce it into the tank with it on there how to take it off
     
    newtosalt, Jun 17, 2010
    newtosalt, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    bubble algae will or should just pop off take a toothpick or something and remove from the base. the hair algae will be a bit harder. all you can do is brush it off but it may grow back if the available nutrients in the water are feeding it.
     
    NU-2reef, Jun 17, 2010
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  3. Caseyds7NY

    Caseyds7NY Fire Worm

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    I would try to put it in with an emerald crab. I have had luck cleaning corals with them.
     
    Caseyds7NY, Jun 17, 2010
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I've encountered similar problems. I pick the bubble algae off with tweezers to with your fingers. With hair algae, I've found the best thing is to apply a solution of bleach and RO/RI water with a Q-tip, then rinse in tank water and put it into your tank.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jun 17, 2010
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  5. newtosalt

    newtosalt Spaghetti Worm

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    all sounded goodijust let the cat eat it.. lol kidding i just poped them off
     
    newtosalt, Jun 21, 2010
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