red bubble algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by an5r3w, May 11, 2009.

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  1. an5r3w

    an5r3w Astrea Snail

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    my question is whether it is actually bad for your tank. other than the fact that it infests your tank. does it do anything bad for the tank?
     
    an5r3w, May 11, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    no actually its good for your tank, it absorbs fish waste and phosphates. its just unsightly.

    algae is only bad if it covers the corals imparing there ability to photosynthesis, but i dont think rba does that
     
    sostoudt, May 11, 2009
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  3. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    If I hear "red" and "bubble" I think cyanobacteria. I have never seen a red strain of valonia?
     
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  4. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    There's red bubble algae at one of my LFS's .. along with a horrible aptasia infestation, and giant green bubble algae... I swear if I didn't know better I'd think they were trying to culture the stuff.
     
    greysoul, May 11, 2009
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