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[CoralLover49]

This thing is on the left side of my rock, its on the rock, secure, shiny black.. Any ideas??


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[Nicks0912]

Looks like an algae bubble to me. If it is, make sure u don't pop it in the water because it would then spread algae bubble seeds.

 

[CoralLover49]

Ahhh... I see. What should I do with it? It is hard to the touch...thanks so so much for the reply..


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[NanaReefer]

Dreaded Bubble Algae! DO NOT pop it! Causes are phosphates and high nutrients. How to get rid of it? If you can remove during a water change, scrub in old water and then rinse rock well in new water before putting it back in tank. Emerald Crabs are known to eat it as well.
Lower your phosphates and excess nutrients.


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[CoralLover49]

Dreaded Bubble Algae! DO NOT pop it! Causes are phosphates and high nutrients. How to get rid of it? If you can remove during a water change, scrub in old water and then rinse rock well in new water before putting it back in tank. Emerald Crabs are known to eat it as well.
Lower your phosphates and excess nutrients.


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Thanks for the reply. İ have been feeding once a day for a while now, i used to feed twice.. İ will check my phosphates. Also its almost time for a WC, .. Thanks again.


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[NanaReefer]

Feeding twice a day is ok. Just feed small amounts. All foods have phosphates, can't get around it adding some GFO will definitely help remove it. Your water source could contain phosphates also. Good luck and keep us posted. Just so you know, I'm battling this bubble algae too >sigh<


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[CoralLover49]

Feeding twice a day is ok. Just feed small amounts. All foods have phosphates, can't get around it adding some GFO will definitely help remove it. Your water source could contain phosphates also. Good luck and keep us posted. Just so you know, I'm battling this bubble algae too >sigh<


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Thank you so much for rhe response, they are still there, the thing is i have a great big beautiful mushroom attached to it, it was a hitchiker and small and im soo proud of it.. How can i scrub the rock..
İts sad im battling bubble algea, red slime (very little), and a couple of aptasia.. İ try to do the right things for my tank, yet things go wrong..nothing huge to worry about but they are there ya know!
İm still proud of my tank.


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[NanaReefer]

During a water change I use my hose to scrape/siphon at the same time. Works great but with bubble algae its a battle. This stuff is aggressive and hard to beat But keep at it!! I am


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[harriszm]

Definitely get it while it's small before it spreads

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