Bubble algae or coral?

[reefjim]

Hey all,

please forgive my ignorance I’m starting to have these bubble algae? Pop up around the tank. Is this an issue? Sign of health or disease?

 

[AydenLincoln]

I had to look closer. Yes that’s bubble algae. Hydrogen peroxide or an emerald crab will help.

 

[reefjim]

How about blue tangs? I have heard they eat bubble algae. Does anyone have experience?

 

[Katherine Corals]

How about blue tangs? I have heard they eat bubble algae. Does anyone have experience?

Hi Friend, I use to own a reef shop and from my experience, Blue tangs do not eat Bubble Algea. However, Foxface and Rabbit fish do! Judging by the size of this tank though, I think 1 or maybe 2 emerald crabs will get the job done!

 

[reefjim]

Can you get those in Australia?