How to get rid of bubble algae

[saltaholic]

I have a candy cane already glued to the LR and there is a bubble growing on the side. Its slowly getting bigger. Is there any way to get rid of it without having to get the whole rock out? :notsure:

 

[ledzep fan]

Try to pick it off by hand but, don't pop it cause then you will just get more.
The Zep

 

[mudplayerx]

Originally Posted by LedZep fan
Try to pick it off by hand but, don't pop it cause then you will just get more.
The Zep
Good advice. Try to use a rolling motion if you can.

 

[saltaholic]

How easy do these things pop?
Will this thing just keep getting bigger if I don't do something?

 

[alyssia]

Originally Posted by saltaholic
How easy do these things pop?
Will this thing just keep getting bigger if I don't do something?

It will keep getting bigger. Some of them are harder to pop than others.

 

[adam2817]

I got rid of some of mine during a water change. I used the "Python" and took off the large adapter and used just the hose and put it right over the bubble and while the water was being syphoned, I scraped off the bubble. It seemed to work well. Maybe that'll help.

 

[dadummy]

i just went through this last week or so. The best scenario for me ,from the great feedback people gave was:
to get a syphon started near the bubble then dive in, and remove the bubble by hand. I grabbed the bubble and wiggled it loose, came right out. If the bubble broke I was going to use the syphon to clean up the bubble. The piece I removed was abouth the size of a marble. The outer skin was pretty rugged ,would have taken alot to break it. This so far has been my only bubble algae, that's what worked for me.
best of luck

 

[saltaholic]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it! :joy:

 

[barkdog]

I've heard that emeraldgreen crabs do a good job of controlling it.