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Discussion in 'ID This!' started by btcole333, Dec 28, 2010.

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  1. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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  2. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Looks like bubble algae, Valonia.



    Don
     
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  3. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    Should I get rid of it ?
     
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  4. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    yes get rid of it. You should be able to take a toothpick and gently pry the bubble off and dispose it. Try not to pop the bubble though as it can release the spores.
     
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  5. makeshiftcrew

    makeshiftcrew Gigas Clam

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    Take it out of the tank first
     
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  6. damon

    damon Sea Dragon

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    I always just did a few more water changes..... if I wanted to get rid of it, sorta liked it at one point, but people say it can be pretty invasive.
     
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  7. btcole333

    btcole333 Feather Duster

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    cool . Thanks
     
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