Bubble Algae

Neo Jeo · Apr 30, 2019

My first tank had bubble algae so bad I took it down. My new 120g I set up I ensured to get dry rock and inspect every coral coming in. Well.... I found some bubble algae on my power head. Now I see a large bubble on a rock..

IS it best to superglue it like crazy? Or try to get it off with some kind of suction near by? It's in a crevice so I will prob pop it.... I also been dosing Vibrent for 2 months due to GHA..

bblumberg · Apr 30, 2019

Id get a lawnmower blennie for the gha and a foxface for the bubble algae (and gha). Then keep up with your water changes and wait. Problem should be solved.

Neo Jeo · Apr 30, 2019

bblumberg said:
Id get a lawnmower blennie for the gha and a foxface for the bubble algae (and gha). Then keep up with your water changes and wait. Problem should be solved.

Fox face could be a hit or miss is what I read. I also would be worried the fox face sticking a fish with his spine. I have a few tags in my 120g now.

Oshengems · Apr 30, 2019

Vibrant takes about 2 months but will melt it down

bblumberg · Apr 30, 2019

Neo Jeo said:
Fox face could be a hit or miss is what I read. I also would be worried the fox face sticking a fish with his spine. I have a few tags in my 120g now.

Yes, foxfaces are probably hit or miss just like many other fish. I have one in each of my tanks and they are doing fine. No algae, or bubble algae to speak of. My tangs fight with each other, but not with any other fish in the tank.

Neo Jeo · May 1, 2019

I found a Magnificent Foxface on DD. They sps and reef safe? I know people have them.

bblumberg · May 1, 2019

Neo Jeo said:
I found a Magnificent Foxface on DD. They sps and reef safe? I know people have them.

I have two foxfaces, neither of which bothers my corals. One has a spot https://secure.liveaquaria.com/product/2704/one-spot-foxface?pcatid=2704&c=1465+2704 and the other one does not
https://secure.liveaquaria.com/product/687/foxface-lo?pcatid=687&c=1465+687.

The magnificent foxfaces are prettier and as far as I know, they are also great algae eaters, but I have no personal experience with them.

Neo Jeo · May 1, 2019

bblumberg said:
I have two foxfaces, neither of which bothers my corals. One has a spot https://secure.liveaquaria.com/product/2704/one-spot-foxface?pcatid=2704&c=1465+2704 and the other one does not
https://secure.liveaquaria.com/product/687/foxface-lo?pcatid=687&c=1465+687.

The magnificent foxfaces are prettier and as far as I know, they are also great algae eaters, but I have no personal experience with them.

Just ordered her