Can anyone ID this?

[dragonzim]

I just put 50lbs of Fiji LR in my tank last week and I've noticed this bubble like structure growing on one of the rocks. Any idea what it is? Is this bubble algae? If so, what do I need to do about it? There are 3 individual bubbles, the largest of which is about a half inch or so across.

 

[oceana]

bubble algea. dont pop it in the tank. remove the rock and pluck them off. it is quite amazing how strong they really are. i normaly throw them at my sidewalk if i find them with new shipments lol. yea i know i'm a big kid.haha

 

[dragonzim]

Bump

 

[poniegirl]

I read advice on getting rid of these. It suggests removing the rock and using a screwdriver or some such instrument to dig the root out of the rock, as well as just removing the bubble.
It mentions that some inverts can be helpful, but only with the younger growths of the algae.

 

[shogun323]

I had some very small bubble algae on my LR when I recieved it. I bought an emerald crab and he had a feast on it. Perhaps you may want to pick one up after you remove the huge pieces to control any additional growth.

 

[molly05]

What happens if you pop it up?

 

[oceana]

Originally Posted by molly05
What happens if you pop it up?
you spread it throughout your tank. the spors insides will form new bubble

 

[molly05]

Oop. I removed some and poped some.

 

[dragonzim]

Thanks for the help. This is gonna be a real pain in the butt. The algae is on my largest piece of rock, at the base of all my rockwork.... Figures.... :scared:

 

[shogun323]

Originally Posted by oceana
you spread it throughout your tank. the spors insides will form new bubble
Oceana, I noticed you live in the burg. I am a rookie and I would love to know the LFS's you go to. Could you perhaps shoot me an email with some LFS info? heywade@tampabay.rr.com
Sorry to interupt the thread. Now back to the Bubble Algae!!!!!!!