Is this bad Algae?

[thang45]

Should I leave it or remove it?

 

[meowzer]

IS it a green bubble? Sorry hard to tell...if it is, yes remove it...but try to suck it out in one piece...I think if you break them they can spread...I had liek 3 of these once.....took them out with a baster...didn't break any...and have never seen any since

 

[thang45]

So far I only saw 2 bubbles. But I think the bubble is a bit bigger then the baster hold. Can I take out the rock and then remove the bubble?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by thang45
http:///forum/post/3106683
So far I only saw 2 bubbles. But I think the bubble is a bit bigger then the baster hold. Can I take out the rock and then remove the bubble?
SURE you can.....just as long as it doesn't break in the tank....Like I said I have had 3 tiny bubbles...I was able to remove them in the tank
If you can take the rock out...that would probably be better anyway

 

[d-dzel]

I had one in my tank and I opted to take out the rock and take care of it outside. You don't rick accidentally bursting it inside you tank

 

[jackri]

I had one.. left it.. had one or two more and then a few... then popped some... .Ughhh big mistake.
It's bubble algae -- doesn't hurt anything but can spread like crazy. I've honestly removed golf ball sized ones out of my tank. If you can remove it in tact I definately would. Pop it... you'll get more

 

[nycbob]

the easiest way is to just siphon it.

 

[thang45]

I didn't know that these bubbles are that bad. I'm really glad that I have posted this for you guys to see.
Thanks everyone for helping.

 

[thang45]

Anther question. The reason why I have these bubbles is because my phosphate is too high?