I know emerald crabs will eat this but I have massive amounts of bubble algae on my rocks now. Tank crashed during Sandy and was started up from scratch a few months ago but I doubt this is part of my tank maturing again. Any ideas on how to get rid of this? Taking the rocks out of the tank isnt an option.
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Bubble Algae (Valonia) Outbreak - Help!
- Thread starter jpkrze
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I've never had a bubble algae outbreak, but I got a few corals that had a couple on there. Manual removal is the best option if at all possible.
I would take out any LR that you can and use a scalpal to cut it off of the rock. Try not to burst the bubbles as that will release spores that will reinfect the rock.
Once you get the majority off, then add a couple emerald crabs to clean up whatever is left.
I would take out any LR that you can and use a scalpal to cut it off of the rock. Try not to burst the bubbles as that will release spores that will reinfect the rock.
Once you get the majority off, then add a couple emerald crabs to clean up whatever is left.
I have picked them out manually. If they are stuck really good I have heard of people popping them while sucking out what comes out. Lately I just leave the few I have seen and the seem to go away.
If you need emerald crabs reefs to go has them for pretty cheap. I keep meaning to order some from there, but I have yet to.
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If you need emerald crabs reefs to go has them for pretty cheap. I keep meaning to order some from there, but I have yet to.
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