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Unread 10/03/2017, 02:58 PM   #1
PirateLove
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Is this bubble algae???

I thought bubble algae was brown? This is like orange. I have found a few around my tank. Thanks! :roll face:




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Unread 10/03/2017, 03:06 PM   #2
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Looks like bubble algae. Time to throw out your tank and buy a new one.




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Unread 10/03/2017, 03:30 PM   #3
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Looks like bubble algae. Time to throw out your tank and buy a new one.

Is it that bad to get rid of it? I have never had it before...


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Unread 10/03/2017, 03:31 PM   #4
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yes thats bubble algae..
Just grab it and remove it. try not to pop it though..
bubble algae is typically green not brown too..


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Unread 10/03/2017, 05:19 PM   #5
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Is it that bad to get rid of it? I have never had it before...
Depends who you ask. It is the worst pest I have had in my tank -- and that includes things like red bugs, monti eating nudis and zoa eating nudis.

I'd do a good search of your tank, if that is a bubble algae piece there is likely more somewhere else. I doubt a random bubble just materialized on your sand bed =)


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Unread 10/03/2017, 06:43 PM   #6
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Get some emerald crabs they’ll take care of it. It works at my tank.


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+1 on emerald crabs


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