Bubble Algae?

Trolldoll · 12/22/2009, 08:13 PM

Dose it have to be introduced to the system or can it grow from just micro bubbles?

bertoni · 12/22/2009, 08:27 PM

It has to be introduced in some way. It might have spores that can become airborne, I suppose. Generally, live rock will come with an array of algae.

Peale · 12/22/2009, 08:35 PM

I agree it has to be introduced...but with all the rock, frags, ect. we put in our tanks, it's not surprising that just about everyone faces it at one time or another.

Get an emerald crab. They will have it cleaned up in no time.

leeit2me · 12/22/2009, 09:26 PM

i am battling the red bubble kind, would a emerald crab eat the red kind? or just the green ones?

Sisterlimonpot · 12/22/2009, 09:28 PM

I think they will get rid of the red ones as well.

bertoni · 12/22/2009, 09:59 PM

Emerald crabs don't always eat bubble algae, and they can become predatory. I got rid of bubble algae in my tanks via nutrient control.

sedor · 12/22/2009, 10:02 PM

Nutrient control should always be the overall goal. Having livestock that consumes the pest is just a bonus. By controlling the amount of nutrients in our tank we can cut the root of the problem at its source. Look into vodka or a refugium.

marnol · 12/22/2009, 10:53 PM

vodka should always be the first thing to consider...or at least rum, that is my preference.

j/k, well not really, but, what do you mean vodka?

Trolldoll · 12/22/2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks.

New tank with with established rock and marco rock. I'm getting micro bubbles from my return and was getting tired of blowing them off of the rock. I drilled my anti siphon holes to high in my return causing the bubbles.

12/22/2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Trolldoll Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA. Posts: 124	Bubble Algae? Dose it have to be introduced to the system or can it grow from just micro bubbles?

12/22/2009, 08:27 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	It has to be introduced in some way. It might have spores that can become airborne, I suppose. Generally, live rock will come with an array of algae. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/22/2009, 09:28 PM	#5
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	I think they will get rid of the red ones as well. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

12/22/2009, 09:59 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Emerald crabs don't always eat bubble algae, and they can become predatory. I got rid of bubble algae in my tanks via nutrient control. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/22/2009, 10:02 PM	#7
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	Nutrient control should always be the overall goal. Having livestock that consumes the pest is just a bonus. By controlling the amount of nutrients in our tank we can cut the root of the problem at its source. Look into vodka or a refugium. __________________ Ryan

12/22/2009, 08:35 PM	#3
Peale Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 296	I agree it has to be introduced...but with all the rock, frags, ect. we put in our tanks, it's not surprising that just about everyone faces it at one time or another. Get an emerald crab. They will have it cleaned up in no time.

12/22/2009, 09:26 PM	#4
leeit2me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bklyn,ny Posts: 241	i am battling the red bubble kind, would a emerald crab eat the red kind? or just the green ones?

12/22/2009, 10:53 PM	#8
marnol Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 51	vodka should always be the first thing to consider...or at least rum, that is my preference. j/k, well not really, but, what do you mean vodka?

12/22/2009, 10:56 PM	#9
Trolldoll Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA. Posts: 124	Thanks. New tank with with established rock and marco rock. I'm getting micro bubbles from my return and was getting tired of blowing them off of the rock. I drilled my anti siphon holes to high in my return causing the bubbles.