trikonreef
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we have green bubble aglea, so heres my question, bear with me, (i am trikonreefs wife) is this good or bad??? its on different rocks and places in the tank and i want to know if it is good or not??
green bubble algea
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invertcrazy
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Bubble algae is pretty easy to recognize. Bubble algae forms green bubbles on a hard surface like live rock. The bubbles can be masses of small irregular bubbles, or can be single or small groups of larger rounded bubbles up to over an inch in diameter. The surface of the bubble can be smooth or rough depending on the particular species.
Bubble algae is BAD. After the initial excitement of finding cool looking green pearls in your tank, you should remove the bubbles to keep it in check. Bubble algae grows rapidly and can spread through the tank. It will tend to crowd desirable specimens out. Fortunately, it is normally possible to manually extract bubble algae and keep it under control unlike hair algae.
Bubble algae can be picked off by hand. It is unclear if breaking the bubbles can help spread the pest or not, but should probably be avoided. On small rocks, it is sometimes easier to remove the rock in order to pick off the pests.
Some types of Mithrax crabs are reputed to eat Bubble algae, but the jury is still out on that one. They do not appear to be a complete method of control. There is also evidence that Red Sea Sailfin or Naso tangs may eat the stuff.
Bubble algae is BAD. After the initial excitement of finding cool looking green pearls in your tank, you should remove the bubbles to keep it in check. Bubble algae grows rapidly and can spread through the tank. It will tend to crowd desirable specimens out. Fortunately, it is normally possible to manually extract bubble algae and keep it under control unlike hair algae.
Bubble algae can be picked off by hand. It is unclear if breaking the bubbles can help spread the pest or not, but should probably be avoided. On small rocks, it is sometimes easier to remove the rock in order to pick off the pests.
Some types of Mithrax crabs are reputed to eat Bubble algae, but the jury is still out on that one. They do not appear to be a complete method of control. There is also evidence that Red Sea Sailfin or Naso tangs may eat the stuff.
coralreefer
Active Member
put a couple of emerald crabs in your tank. they'll take care of it
jackri
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Originally Posted by coralreefer
http:///forum/post/3019859
put a couple of emerald crabs in your tank. they'll take care of it
Good luck with that, whenever you count on nature to take it's course because they are "known" eaters of whatever, I get the ones that are the exception
http:///forum/post/3019859
put a couple of emerald crabs in your tank. they'll take care of it
Good luck with that, whenever you count on nature to take it's course because they are "known" eaters of whatever, I get the ones that are the exception
trikonreef
Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3019851
Is it this type:
Pic from Fishlore
Or this type:
Pic from live plants
the pic from fishlore is the same stuff we have. but we also got some of the plant life stuff too. looks like seaweed, that doesnt bother me it is the bubble that does. before i knew what it was i was hopin that it was eggs of some sort with some fish in them but then noticed that there was no fish and the stupid stuff multiplied! ill have my husband take it out on his next water change.
http:///forum/post/3019851
Is it this type:
Pic from Fishlore
Or this type:
Pic from live plants
the pic from fishlore is the same stuff we have. but we also got some of the plant life stuff too. looks like seaweed, that doesnt bother me it is the bubble that does. before i knew what it was i was hopin that it was eggs of some sort with some fish in them but then noticed that there was no fish and the stupid stuff multiplied! ill have my husband take it out on his next water change.
trikonreef
Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/3020132
Yup best way is to use a siphon tube to loosen the bubble and suck it out. That way if one breaks the spores get sucked out too.
wahoo! that will be fun! well, for my husband! he takes care of doin all the maintence on our tank! i just research any issues and stuff like that. hehehe!
http:///forum/post/3020132
Yup best way is to use a siphon tube to loosen the bubble and suck it out. That way if one breaks the spores get sucked out too.
wahoo! that will be fun! well, for my husband! he takes care of doin all the maintence on our tank! i just research any issues and stuff like that. hehehe!