Bubble Algae Outbreak

[Sharkbait19]

Hi,
I noticed today that there is suddenly a bunch of bubble algae on my corals and rocks. About two months ago, my emerald crab disappeared, and I assume he is dead, especially with the rise of bubble algae and bryopsis algae. I’d get another emerald crab, but my previous one was a monster. Clearly, however, the crab did a good job fighting algae, despite the many snail and starfish casualties. Should I chance purchasing another one, or are there other (preferably non-chemical) methods of removing this new algae? Thanks!

 

[Pistondog]

Get another crab or 2.

 

[John08007]

I had a massive bubble outbreak. I mean massive, covered the overflow tubes, all over pumps in sump, rocks. I dosed some vibrant, vacuumed off as much as I could and picked up 4-5 emeralds. Within a few months they were all gone and haven't seen any in over a yr.

Looking back I probably would have skipped the vibrant.

 

[Frostblitz20]

Grab a crab once the algae is gone start to feed the crab green seaweed so he wont go after anyone else. i always throw on a modest side thing of nori on a clip and place it at the bottom of my tank when i notice algae levels are getting too lose to support my CUC along with a broken up algae pellet

 

[Spieg]

My emeralds are banished to the sump after I found them destroying some Montipora... just don't trust them anymore.

 

[Uncle99]

Hard without chemicals.
If you want to eradicate that pest, use Vibrant.
Takes about 12 weeks.
Not a bubble left

I fired every crab years ago.
Me, I trust none.

 

[Pistondog]

True, all things must eat. If no algae, emerald crabs will not starve themselves.

 

[seashellysreef]

Had an emerald that just decided to stomp all over my zoas causing some to die. He never ate any bubble algae either. Now I’m dosing vibrant. It’s week 3 and I’ve seen slow progress.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Thanks everyone for all the advise! I’ll look into vibrant for sure! I’ll try my best to avoid another emerald crab. Those things can be really nasty!

 

[SaltyCrabs]

I got my self a fox face and a naso tang, completely destroyed my bubble algae problem

 

[Sharkbait19]

I got my self a fox face and a naso tang, completely destroyed my bubble algae problem

Thanks! I would totally have one if my tank was bigger than 13.5 gallons.

 

[SaltyCrabs]

Thanks! I would totally have one if my tank was bigger than 13.5 gallons.

Oh, yeah I didn't see the size of the tank sorry. I would honestly just pick them off by hand and just keep on top of it.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Oh, yeah I didn't see the size of the tank sorry. I would honestly just pick them off by hand and just keep on top of it.

I seem to be lucky enough where all the green just disappeared…but there is a red bubble algae spreading. I actually rather like it lol.

 

[SaltyCrabs]

I seem to be lucky enough where all the green just disappeared…but there is a red bubble algae spreading. I actually rather like it lol.

Algae will come and go it is natural for a reef to have.