Bubble Algae

Spdjnky · Oct 22, 2019

Frag Tank · Apr 4 – 11, 2020 📸

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I have all pictures and info I think in my Google Picture Album My parameters this morning were SG 1.027,,Alk 8 ppm,,Cal 430 ppm,, Mag 1400 ppm Nitrates staying fairly constant using NeoNitro 3 to 5 ppm Phosphates spiked to .26 at first started ROWA they came down to 0 I shut the reactor off and need to check if I have any yet.
Hope this make sense thank you
Phil

Spdjnky · Oct 23, 2019

I guess I did this wrong but What can I do different to have someone help me with my problems bubble algae being #1 I think

Retro Reefer · Oct 23, 2019

No magic bullet for bubble algae but keep your nutrients in check, manually remove as much as you can, emerald crabs can be effective but it’s hit and miss whether you will get ones that eat it or not.. as a last resort you may try one of the chemical cleaners but I wouldn’t recommend it unless your at the point of tearing down your tank because of the bubble algae.

Spdjnky · Oct 23, 2019

Tanggy · Oct 23, 2019

I am going through a small bout of bubble algae. Basically what @RetroReefer said. I was able remove the rocks with bubble algae from the tank and carefully removed it manually. I also bought emerald crabs. It came back 2 wks later and I did the same thing: removed it manually. It's been about 2 wks now. So far I have not seen it coming back...I guess the key is to remove it sooner than wait for it to accumulate.

Jamestown · Oct 23, 2019

I'm trying Vibrant.

Spdjnky · Oct 23, 2019

I was able to rig a small pump that I can suck it off but can I run it into a filter sock in the sump will the sock catch it?

Pedal Dangit · Oct 23, 2019

I know this doesn't help, but I thought I would share, sorry no pics yet

My emerald crab had bubble algae growing on it's legs

WillH · Oct 23, 2019

If you have a lot, I recommend using vibrant to remove...while fixing core issues that got you there do you are not relying on it long term.

Vinman · Oct 23, 2019

A good size fox face will devour it

Howlnsound · Oct 23, 2019

I was having an issue with bubble algae as well. In looking for a solution, I realized my other tank didn’t have the issue. In that tank I had a One Spot Foxface. So I looked for one and picked one up locally from one of the LFS here in Buffalo that I trust. It took a few weeks for him to settle in but now I see him going at it and I have a significant reduction in bubble algae. He will even pick on Nori along with my tangs and is best buddies with my purple tang. He leaves all my corals alone. And my bigger one in the other tank does as well, including my Acans and Zoas.
Good luck with things.