Longspine Urchin and Red Bubble Algae

[bdhough]

I recently purchased a 50 gallon breeder(pretty tank ) and will be combining tanks. In my 20 I have the dreaded red bubble algae growing in patches all over. Aside from physically removing them, my local LFS owner has said that a longspine urchin will eat them. He's been in the fish biz and keeping fish for well over 20 years and I tend to trust his word. BUT I'm not to hot on the idea of an urchin roaming around a tank of sps and lps.
I'd appreciate any insight on the long spine and his eating habits. Will he help take care of the Bubbles?

 

[bang guy]

I'm not sure is a LongSpine will eat red bubble but I know it won't harm LPS nor SPS. It may knock loose rocks around though.

 

[sponge]

Is there anything that will Eat red bubble algea? I have a Fish Only that has that algea in it with a Longspine in there and he never touches it. I hope that helps befor you buy one.

 

[bang guy]

Rabbitfish will eat it.

 

[sponge]

What is a Rabbitfish and I will take 2!!!! I have never heard of those I do not think... Please fill me in...

 

[bdhough]

Rabbitfish go by the name of foxfaces commonly. There are other types of rabbits but the fox is the most common. Great fish if you can fit them. They do eat bubble algae but i can't really keep one in a 50 gallon. They need a 75 plus to mature properly. mmmm. Maybe someone will know. Maybe its a certain kind of longspine. Perhaps you have to much other food in your tank for him to notice....