Small 'bubble' looking thing?

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  1. rogersjw

    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    I moved some of my cheato out of the DIY HOB fug to allow for some more water movement, but when i did I saw a bunch of these bubble looking guys floating around... they were both red and green and pretty clear... Is this another macro algae? The fish don't seem to like to eat it haha, so I'm not sure what it is.
     

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  2. Vbagate

    Vbagate Flamingo Tongue

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    Could be bubble algae. Probably best to remove them. Try to do so without popping them.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    One on the left looks like botryocladia skottsbergii or red valonia. One on the right needs a better pic. Don't pop them if/when you remove them.
     
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  4. rogersjw

    rogersjw Skunk Shrimp

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    so I'm assuming that's bad? haha. I'll try to remove them tomorrow when I get home if thats the case.
     
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