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02/13/2008, 11:08 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: palm bay fl
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Bubble Algae cure.......
Has we found one yet?
Are there any theroies? Some say nutrients play a role in Bubble algae, others dont. Whats your opinion? |
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02/14/2008, 12:22 AM
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Location: Northern, CA
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No idea here. I hear Emerald Crabs, removing them by hand.... And you always hear "don't pop them in the tank". What happens when and if an Emerald Crab eats them? Don't they "POP"?
inquiring minds want to know (that means me too because I have not found an all-cure either. |
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02/14/2008, 01:07 AM
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I think of bubble algae as reef herpes. Once you tank is "infected" you will probably never completely get rid of it. Removing it as soon as you see it is the best method I've found to control it. Some will get popped it the process but if they aren't in the transparent brooding stage (large and clear) the chance of spreading is reduced.
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02/14/2008, 01:20 AM
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Emerald Crabs work. Some people say that they are not reef safe. My Emerald Crabs do the job though...
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Expect the worst and hope for the best! Current Tank Info: 75 gal display, 40 breeder sump. 1 Tunze 6105, 1 Maxi Jet mod, octopuss nw 200, 618 GEO calcium reactor, 2 250w mh icecap pendant with icecap ballast, pheonix bulbs, with 4 t5 VHO actinic |
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02/14/2008, 04:37 AM
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Location: Matthews NC
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may sound strange but I had a yellow tang that devoured all of my bubble algae
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02/14/2008, 04:56 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cologne
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My Siganus corallinus loves 'em. I hand pick them out of the refugium to give him a treat. I have never found them to be a niusance, though.
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