is this red bubble algae??

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    is this whole tree like thing red bubble algae??? I know its covered in green algae, but should i just yank it out????
     
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    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    here is another angle of it?????
     
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  3. pks4life420

    pks4life420 Fire Worm

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    It looks like it I can't tell though...Got a better pic? I had green and red bubble algae, got an emerald crab he eats the red but not the green...
     
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    i think its a type of red caulerpa - the exact name escapes me tho
     
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  6. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    It is not bubble algae. This is;Green Bubble Algae
    Yours appears to be a type of Macro algae and dying, which may be a good thing. It appears to be an intrusive type so I would pull it out.
     
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  7. seabass1

    seabass1 Montipora Digitata

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    Nope....you'll know when you got bubble algae because its just that, "bubbles", small like BB's or small ball bearings. They usually form in clusters like grapes.8)
     
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  8. Reefdiver72

    Reefdiver72 Feather Duster

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    small bbs lol I have some the size of golfballs back where I cant get to it. Not sure what your algae is though I know I would pull it or at least put it in frag tank to watch I have enough nuisance algae that I wouldnt want to have another type to have to get all puled out I just got a powder brown tang to help keep up on all the ones he will eat now the bubble algae is a different story I have plucked I dont know how much out and it just comes back even worse.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just to clarify, "bubble algae" is a pretty broadly used term. Your description reminds me of valonia.........

    And your description reminds me of ventricaria ventricosa........
     
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  10. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    yes its red caulerpa. thanks phoenixhieghts
     
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