ID Please.... bubble tip algae?

[DonCisco]

It looks like I am getting some of the bubble algae, I just need confirmation, and maybe some suggestions on how to get rid of it. I would appreciate it very much. Use a blowtorch? Some Napalm?

 

[Harif87]

From what i can see it looks a bit like bubble algae. Emrald Crabs are a good way to get rid of bubble algae. The only drawback is that they go after smaller fish and after they finish with the bubble algae they might go after some corals or inverts.

 

[marrone]

The best way to get rid of it is to take the rock out of the tank and scrap it off. You don't want to break it in the tank as this will cause spores to be released resulting in more bubble algae. After you scrap it off rinse the piece of rock so that any spores are washed off before you place the rock back into the tank.

As for Emerald Crabs, they're hit or miss. Some will eat the bubble algae others wouldn't touch it.

 

[DonCisco]

Thanks, I am not going to get the emerald crab, because it is only a minimal patch of bubble algae, and it is the topmost rock in my tank. The only thing on it is a few pieces of Xenia, so I will make sure that I do that quickly, this Frag swap xenia is pretty hardy. (no wonder they were giving it away, lol)

 

[tosiek]

yeah, i am regretting putting some xenia in my tank, spreading like wildfire. but its so cool when they pump.

 

[DonCisco]

thanks all for your suggestions/comments Mods... this thread is :dead: