Bubble algae and other algae issues

[njtiger24 aquariums]

Guys,
I seem to be having an issue with algae in my 36g tank. Tank has been running since April. I have a hang-on-back fug but I don't believe there any cheato left in there (I think it all died and I pulled it out). I am running carbon and for the past month I been doing weekly water changes but other than that nothing else. I did pick up a emeral crab about a month ago but I see an increase of bubble algae and have not seen him since putting him in.

I am think that either I should look into a hob/in tank skimmer (cause not currently running a skimmer) or run something like chemipure or GFO? Any suggestions?

Thanks
James

 

[Trio91]

How many fish r in your DT?

Also for now, manually remove the bubble algae with your hands but be careful not to pop them. The same goes for any other algae.

Are you getting more chaeto?

 

[horseplay]

If you have only a few bubbles, manually pick them off. If it is a major outbreak start thinking about taking rocks out one by one and acid bath them. Nutrient control only helps a little.

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

How many fish r in your DT?

Also for now, manually remove the bubble algae with your hands but be careful not to pop them. The same goes for any other algae.

Are you getting more chaeto?

2 fish

 

[njtiger24 aquariums]

If you have only a few bubbles, manually pick them off. If it is a major outbreak start thinking about taking rocks out one by one and acid bath them. Nutrient control only helps a little.

Ok thanks. would hate to pull them out but I might have to cause its getting bad. I just will need to figure out what to do with my corals