Bubble algae (1 Viewer)

[Linda]

I am been luck enough to get a super growing case of bubble algae in my tank. HELP!! I've heard emerald crabs will do the trick but then I have heard "some" of them will do the trick. What's the best way to get rid of this stuff? And what causes it? Thanks!!!

 

[ShaneV]

While Ive had success with emeralds eating bubble algae when its small, I havent had much luck on larger sized bubbles.

The problem with bubble algae is removing it. When you pop the bubble it spreads the spores in the water. Your best bet is try to remove the entire bubble by hand without popping it, which can be really hard. I have in the past taken out each rock to pop the algae

 

[Guest]

I have always just keep Valonia under control by removing it manually. Be thankful you don't have a real nuceince algea like bryopsis.

 

[boudster]

emeralds

Emeralds have done wonders for me and many others when it comes to bubble algae. Get some emeralds, then try to remove the big bubbles by hand. If they happen to pop, the emeralds should take care of any tiny bubbles that grow as a consequence.

 

[Guest]

Bryopsis, who wants some bryopsis. I have some, the stuff is facinating -- it's indestructable -- it's the superman of macros. It wanted to live so much I decided to keep it. Has it's own lil bucket over in the corner no light no filtration or areation. I was just curious as to how long it could survive. It dont seems the least bit stressed by it's environment, it amazing.

 

[Linda]

If I have a 55 gallon now, how many emeralds do I need to get? Thanks everyone...

 

[djreef]

I've actually had pretty good luck with emeralds eating Bryopsis. Something you might try HB.

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[Niko5]

50 emeralds 1 crab per gal haha joking

Maybe 3?

Best way is tweezers and time

 

[Trey]

Hello Linda,

As Nick said get about three emeralds. They will slowly relieve you of your problem. You may have to remove the larger bubbles by hand (very carefully), but the emeralds should handle the rest of the problem for you. Emeralds are pretty fun to watch as well.

Later,
Trey

 

[tvu]

i have 2 little emerald crabs that did not touch my 3 bubble algaes. The algea did not grow and after a few months they just came off the rock and I just picked them off without any force.

 

[Linda]

Ok...thanks everyone....I will give it a shot....

 

[sultros]

Im facinated by the statements some reefers make regarding bubble algae. Most of the posts regarding the extermination of this nuisance usually include the phrase "dont pop it that will spread the spores".

Would someone like to inform me how an emerald crab, or any other creature for that matter, eats this stuff without popping the bubbles and "spreading the spores".

Am I missing something here?

I've found the best way to remove it is by hand. Wait until its large enough to get a good grip on it and gently twist.