Green Ball not bubble algae

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  1. Wiggles

    Wiggles Astrea Snail

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    I noticed this ball on a piece of my live rock. It is the only one I have found so far. Any ideas?
     

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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    bubble algae.

    how about a larger picture.
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    i see your title already rules out bubble algae...

    Looks like bubble algae to me. Got a clearer pic?
     
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  4. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    im gonna say bubble algae..

    whatever it is i would highly suggest you not pop that bubble..or you will have millions of spores all over your tank..
     
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  5. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    green marble
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Looks like bubble algae to me. A clearer pic would help though.
     
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  7. Wiggles

    Wiggles Astrea Snail

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    I wish i could get a clearer pic but only have an iphone camera. You may be right that its bubble algae but I've had it before and this looks different.
     
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  8. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    Its bubble Algae, no doubt about it
     
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  9. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Don't pop it or mess with it as its like a dandelion inside full of millions more just like momma bubble algae , I have always found sail fin tangs and emerald crabs good at helping control it ..
     
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  10. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Good to see you around Tangster!!!!
     
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