Unresolved Red, mushy (But firm), stone shaped stuff???

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    If it is Botryocladia skottsbergi what do you suggest doing. If I lowered the water level so the overflow that it is on would be above water for 24 hours would it kill what ever this thing is?
     
    JJL, Sep 11, 2011
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  2. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    BUMP for above question.
     
    JJL, Sep 11, 2011
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's red bubble algae. Manual removal is probably the best method IME... Just don't pop the bubbles or you risk it spreading the algae.
     
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  4. JJL

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    Ok then that is what I will do. Ill try not to pop it.
     
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    I just took off about half of it. I couldnt pull the other half off without risking popping. What should I do now? Crab? Lower water level? Or take the risk of possibly popping one?
     
    JJL, Sep 11, 2011
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    AustinATX Plankton

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    I have no answer for you what so ever but i just wanted you to know i thought this was fascinating hah
     
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  7. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    if you do risk popping it and choose to do so, atleast run a siphon right next to it that could atleast catch some of the spores and do away with the siphoned water
     
    brunoboarder244, Sep 14, 2011
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