[tikki50]

Ok I dont "hate it" but I surely dont want it all over everything. I have noticed an outbreak of bubble alage in my system. Its starting to spread on other rocks and I dont like that one bit. How do you remove it? I dont mind if there is some in the tank, maybe on one rock of two but thats it. I figured it was NOT a good idea to just pop them because that might cause even a larger outbreak. can I use a razor or something and simply cut under them?

Thanks.

 

[hjmtv]

Though there is much contaversy concerning this, go get an emerald crab. That will clean it right up. You can also search on bubble algae as this has been covered pretty well before.

 

[mattvc]

I've got a huge outbreak of bubble algae. I used to think that popping them was bad, and I counted on my emeralds to take care of it. Well the problem got worse and worse, the best thing I've found is to use a hose/syphon with a turkey baster for a tip and suck them right off the rock. Think about it, emerald crabs pop them anyway when they eat it. This stuff is horrible in my tank, and it can get really really bad. Do whatever you have to do to get that crap outta there.