LFS with Bubble Algae!!!

AZRC · 04/21/2011, 10:26 PM

I am currently in the process of setting up a reef tank and all the LFS in my area is infected with Bubble Algae!

Would you buy corals from a Local Fish Store that is infected with Bubble Algae in their coral tanks?

Grassroots · 04/21/2011, 10:54 PM

Depends on the level of infestation. Mild cases sure its not terribly difficult to remove it, if its a smaller coral ask them if they can put it in their emerald crab tank for a day and you can pick it up the next day some will to do that for you.

peppie · 04/21/2011, 10:54 PM

Would that be in The GreatNorthWest?

greech · 04/22/2011, 09:26 AM

Like Grassroots mentioned I wouldn't have a problem unless it was a really bad infestation. Bubbles are pretty easy to pull of frag plugs and you can rinse it real well in some SW and you will probably dip it anyway before adding it to your system. If your tank is healthy, the BA should not return.

clarky11 · 04/22/2011, 09:29 AM

like everyone said, it depends on the coral and the infestation, but removing and dipping should really help. maybe you could use this as leverage when negotiating the price of the coral

T Diddy · 04/22/2011, 09:40 AM

we had a LFS here that is closed now, but had a MAJOR flatworm problem. I'm not sure if they were AEFW or not, but it made me leary of buying anything.

Chris27 · 04/22/2011, 09:42 AM

Bubble algae, cyano, and various other algaes grow quite well in the ocean.....where many of the corals we see in the LFS come from.

Food for thought

organism · 04/22/2011, 04:21 PM

Nearly all LFS have bubble algae and flatworms, it's almost impossible for them to prevent it and isn't usually much of an indicator as far as a good or bad LFS. Just qt any SPS or Zoanthids and clean algae from anything you get and you'll be good.

AZRC · 04/22/2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I will be diligent with the way I introduce corals to the new system.

tkeracer619 · 04/22/2011, 04:57 PM

I have become a big fan of divers den. Prices are not outrageous, the coral and fish are top notch, and shipping is free over 225 with a 15day stay alive guarantee.

IME its pretty hard to compete against that unless you have a really strong local network of fish stores and collectors.

tkeracer619 · 04/22/2011, 04:59 PM

I have become a big fan of divers den. Prices are not outrageous, the coral and fish are top notch, and shipping is free over 225 with a 15day stay alive guarantee.

IME its pretty hard to compete against that unless you have a really strong local network of fish stores and collectors.

04/21/2011, 10:26 PM	#1
AZRC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 66	LFS with Bubble Algae!!! I am currently in the process of setting up a reef tank and all the LFS in my area is infected with Bubble Algae! Would you buy corals from a Local Fish Store that is infected with Bubble Algae in their coral tanks?

04/21/2011, 10:54 PM	#2
Grassroots Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kennesaw GA Posts: 270	Depends on the level of infestation. Mild cases sure its not terribly difficult to remove it, if its a smaller coral ask them if they can put it in their emerald crab tank for a day and you can pick it up the next day some will to do that for you. __________________ Bobby -------------- Current Tank Info: 700+ gallons of water...

04/22/2011, 09:26 AM	#4
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Like Grassroots mentioned I wouldn't have a problem unless it was a really bad infestation. Bubbles are pretty easy to pull of frag plugs and you can rinse it real well in some SW and you will probably dip it anyway before adding it to your system. If your tank is healthy, the BA should not return. __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

04/22/2011, 09:40 AM	#6
T Diddy Slayer of Mice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 1,338	we had a LFS here that is closed now, but had a MAJOR flatworm problem. I'm not sure if they were AEFW or not, but it made me leary of buying anything. __________________ America's best are not in America. Current Tank Info: 140 Gallon DSA in-wall, foam/rock wall, DIY LED, 40g sump, Precision Marine Skimmer, 100 gallon refugium, NO3, PO4,NH3/4 undetectable, Mg, Ca, KH...eeehhhhhh?

04/22/2011, 09:42 AM	#7
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	Bubble algae, cyano, and various other algaes grow quite well in the ocean.....where many of the corals we see in the LFS come from. Food for thought __________________ Fill your tank with $5 bills, add gasoline and light it on fire.....only then will you know the real cost of reefing. Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef

04/21/2011, 10:54 PM	#3
peppie Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,883	Would that be in The GreatNorthWest?

04/22/2011, 09:29 AM	#5
clarky11 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 64	like everyone said, it depends on the coral and the infestation, but removing and dipping should really help. maybe you could use this as leverage when negotiating the price of the coral

04/22/2011, 04:21 PM	#8
organism code monkey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south bay Posts: 6,223	Nearly all LFS have bubble algae and flatworms, it's almost impossible for them to prevent it and isn't usually much of an indicator as far as a good or bad LFS. Just qt any SPS or Zoanthids and clean algae from anything you get and you'll be good.

04/22/2011, 04:41 PM	#9
AZRC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 66	Thanks everyone for your input. I will be diligent with the way I introduce corals to the new system.

04/22/2011, 04:57 PM	#10
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I have become a big fan of divers den. Prices are not outrageous, the coral and fish are top notch, and shipping is free over 225 with a 15day stay alive guarantee. IME its pretty hard to compete against that unless you have a really strong local network of fish stores and collectors. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/22/2011, 04:59 PM	#11
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I have become a big fan of divers den. Prices are not outrageous, the coral and fish are top notch, and shipping is free over 225 with a 15day stay alive guarantee. IME its pretty hard to compete against that unless you have a really strong local network of fish stores and collectors. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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