green bubbles that are growing on my live rock
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azocean709
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azocean709
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Originally Posted by creampie
i will send some one the photos if they can post them for me i dont know how
i will post them for you, and try to give you a detailed explanation on how to do it yourself...I had a heck of a time myself, but after i figured it out it is quite simple.
My Email is Thunder709k5@yahoo.com.
i will send some one the photos if they can post them for me i dont know how
i will post them for you, and try to give you a detailed explanation on how to do it yourself...I had a heck of a time myself, but after i figured it out it is quite simple.
My Email is Thunder709k5@yahoo.com.
azocean709
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these are Creampies pics.
azocean709
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cream pie..that is what that is by the way. if you pic them out by hand but have a siphon going right by the bubbles...if they pop when you pick them off it will release thousands of spores...obvioulsly you don't want that. I will send instructions on getting your pictures on here too.
azocean709
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Originally Posted by mdog30001
it hasnt been proven that they spread when they burst. I had a case of them, i popped them, never seen them again. I think that there is some other reason that they spread and it just seems like it comes from popping them.
I have read many many articals. that seems to me that they have proven it. even if it is not proven...why take the chance? I would rather do it safely than to risk a huge outbreak. JMO.
it hasnt been proven that they spread when they burst. I had a case of them, i popped them, never seen them again. I think that there is some other reason that they spread and it just seems like it comes from popping them.
I have read many many articals. that seems to me that they have proven it. even if it is not proven...why take the chance? I would rather do it safely than to risk a huge outbreak. JMO.
merredeth
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Originally Posted by creampie
hi all I have a question i will try to post several pics of this growth that is growing in my tank, the tanks is a 55 g and about 1 year old with about 60 lbs of live rock that i bought from here, there are about 15-20 various types of hermit crabs, about 8 turbo snails, sea earchin, flower annomie, i had a purple tip annome but havnt seen him in about 3 weeks, brittle star, serpant star, and coral banned shrimp, and about 5 various types of damsels.
ok my question is what is this bubble it is greenish in color and i have about 7-8 that have poped up
it wont let me post pics says file to large if some one will let me email them to them and do it for me ill be abliged
That my friend, is bubble algae and it has been reported in a lot of articles I have read that the spores spread when you break the bubbles by hand.
You can try to suck them up with a turkey baster. That may or may not work. I have read about others trying to do it.
A Foxface Rabbitfish is a good bubble algae destroyer. They are venomous but they are eating machines and have a great personality (not to mention pretty).
Take a look and let me know what you think.
Denise M.
The following is information and a photo from www.saltwaterfish.com
This fish can show major discoloration (spotting, etc.) when acclimating, but it is not a reflection of its health. Just acclimate as normal and introduce into the tank. It is a very hardy species.
The Foxface, a.k.a Rabbitfish, is a beautiful and distinctive looking fish with a bright yellow body and a black and white face. The black band begins at the tip of its snout and runs to its dorsal fin. These fish can can be kept in groups and do well with other fish, including Tangs. These fish may or may not carry a black spot on each side of its body. The Foxface should be in a tank with ample swimming room to roam. These fish are good community fish and do well in the home aquarium. The spines of this fish are poisonous -- do not touch! It is totally normal for a Foxface to be discolored or have spots anytime it is stressed or when the light first come on.
hi all I have a question i will try to post several pics of this growth that is growing in my tank, the tanks is a 55 g and about 1 year old with about 60 lbs of live rock that i bought from here, there are about 15-20 various types of hermit crabs, about 8 turbo snails, sea earchin, flower annomie, i had a purple tip annome but havnt seen him in about 3 weeks, brittle star, serpant star, and coral banned shrimp, and about 5 various types of damsels.
ok my question is what is this bubble it is greenish in color and i have about 7-8 that have poped up
it wont let me post pics says file to large if some one will let me email them to them and do it for me ill be abliged
That my friend, is bubble algae and it has been reported in a lot of articles I have read that the spores spread when you break the bubbles by hand.
You can try to suck them up with a turkey baster. That may or may not work. I have read about others trying to do it.
A Foxface Rabbitfish is a good bubble algae destroyer. They are venomous but they are eating machines and have a great personality (not to mention pretty).
Take a look and let me know what you think.
Denise M.
The following is information and a photo from www.saltwaterfish.com
This fish can show major discoloration (spotting, etc.) when acclimating, but it is not a reflection of its health. Just acclimate as normal and introduce into the tank. It is a very hardy species.
The Foxface, a.k.a Rabbitfish, is a beautiful and distinctive looking fish with a bright yellow body and a black and white face. The black band begins at the tip of its snout and runs to its dorsal fin. These fish can can be kept in groups and do well with other fish, including Tangs. These fish may or may not carry a black spot on each side of its body. The Foxface should be in a tank with ample swimming room to roam. These fish are good community fish and do well in the home aquarium. The spines of this fish are poisonous -- do not touch! It is totally normal for a Foxface to be discolored or have spots anytime it is stressed or when the light first come on.