Bubble algae

[JReefaddict]

So I'm having a bubble algae problem in my 3 gallon pico. What is the best way to eradicate this? I have a porcelain crab in the tank, is that something the crab will eventually eat? I know they're filter feeders but I've seen him picking at the rocks before.

 

[Mike J.]

Pick and scrape them off trying not to burst them. At the same time hold a small rigid suction tube near them to suck them up and the "seeds" if you do break one open.

 

[JReefaddict]

I was going after the bubbles with a turkey baster. It didn't have enough suction to suck any algae up. It sucks it's such a small tank. I may pick up some hermits if they'll eat it

 

[Mike J.]

Hermits might, probably won't eat it. Mithraculus crabs eat it - Emerald Crab, Black Mithrax is the best one,if you can get one.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Emerald Crab or Black Emerald Crabs
Or
4 Ways to Remove Bubble Algae From Your Reef Tank - YouTube

 

[JReefaddict]

I may have mixed bubble algae up with something else. Mine doesnt look like what is in the video, mine is green and almost like hair algae but it has a bunch of bubbles hence why I thought it was bubble algae. I am hoping my porcelain crab will start to nibble at it

 

[Reefing Madness]

Ah, that would be Dinos then.
Problem Dinoflagellates and pH by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

 

[11f150]

I would try and post a pic on here so we can see exactly what you are dealing with.

 

[jackson6745]

Get a new rock. It's only a 3 gallon