Algae ID

[Lauren36]

Trying to ID this algae. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[AquaKey]

Bubble algae. Will take over, would remove as much as you can without popping them. Some say popping them release spores.

 

[Lauren36]

Thanks, I was leaning towards bubble algae.

 

[AquaKey]

I've got a ton in my tank. Emerald crabs don't seem to touch it, or at least can't keep up. It can be manageable if your nutrients are low, specifically nitrates. Mine started dying when I skimmed aggressively but my coral also started to lose color, so not the best approach.

Added my first dose of Vibrant last week, will see how that works.