Best CUC for GHA and Bubble algae?

[One Reefing Boi]

Not sure where the bubble algae came from but I have noticed about 8 bubbles in various little clusters of 2-3 around the tank. I tried taking them off but I just rip them to little pieces and they float around and I assume this just makes things worse. I also have a bit of GHA that I would love to have someone eat.

I ask for CUC because I am pretty maxed at fish for the time being and the tank is too small (50 gal) for #tanggang and I have a Midas blenny that I believe would bully a lawnmower (unless I am mistaken).

Any thoughts?

 

[Jekyl]

For CuC go to reefcleaners.org and just get their 20 gallon package. Nice diversity in it. For bubble algae emerald crabs will help with it.

 

[One Reefing Boi]

For CuC go to reefcleaners.org and just get their 20 gallon package. Nice diversity in it. For bubble algae emerald crabs will help with it.

ok cool -- but their 25gal package has 54 snails/hermits in it?? what.. Quick Crews: All Algae Crew (25 Gallon) - Reef Cleaners

 

[Jekyl]

That's right. They're tiny and get the hard to reach places

 

[Jekyl]

That's still half the size recommended for your tank. Just better to start small in my opinion.

 

[One Reefing Boi]

That's still half the size recommended for your tank. Just better to start small in my opinion.

seems like a lot. I already have 5 nass and a variety of other snails (tbh idk what the LFS gave me lol) but I guess I will add some more. I don't really have a ton of algae though so I will prob just pick and choose some of the things they offer and make my own bundle. Thanks!

 

[Uncle99]

For me Vibrant was the fastest CUC member, took 16 weeks, but destroyed my bubble algae completely.

Efficient.

 

[One Reefing Boi]

For me Vibrant was the fastest CUC member, took 16 weeks, but destroyed my bubble algae completely.

Efficient.

is it safe for a mixed reef? Lots of Euphyillia, Zoas, Mushrooms, various sps, and gsp

 

[Pistondog]

+1 for emerald crabs. Remove the bubble algae manually, as you were.

is it safe for a mixed reef? Lots of Euphyillia, Zoas, Mushrooms, various sps, and gsp

Yes but will kill macro algae (chaeto) as it is an algae eating bacteria

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

My cleanup crew consists of 6 tangs and a foxface. They demolish any vegetative matter whatsoever. The foxface is especially effective against bubble algae.

 

[Pistondog]

My cleanup crew consists of 6 tangs and a foxface. They demolish any vegetative matter whatsoever. The foxface is especially effective against bubble algae.

Op has only 50 gallons. Adult foxface needs at least 90.
Tomini tang, 70.

 

[Uncle99]

is it safe for a mixed reef? Lots of Euphyillia, Zoas, Mushrooms, various sps, and gsp

The only “coincidence” was lost 90% of my coralline.....otherwise no other effect on anyone.
Dosed only as instructed.
GHA needs toothbrush help after about 8 weeks.

 

[sarcophytonIndy]

Op has only 50 gallons. Adult foxface needs at least 90.
Tomini tang, 70.

ahhh..., so we have supplied a reason to upgrade to a bigger tank Sorry, too much coffee

 

[ZoWhat]

Short spine black urchins. Peroid

 

[ZoWhat]

For CuC go to reefcleaners.org and just get their 20 gallon package. Nice diversity in it. For bubble algae emerald crabs will help with it.

Emerals WILL eventually turn on you and munch coral

 

[Jekyl]

I've had emeralds for a couple years and haven't had that issue. Usually spend all day eating my coraline.