Bubble Algae

[tuggerlake26]

I noticed two of the frags I added to my tank about a month ago are growing bubble algae. What's the best solution here?

Should I take the frags out, remove all algae, and rinse off with tank water? Does that risk spores?

Or could I cover it with some super glue and hope that stops things?

Or should I get very aggressive and just completely get rid of the frags?

 

[AydenLincoln]

It’s very hard to see. Can you get a closer photo with white light? And the coral looks very bleached.

 

[mermaid_life]

If possible, I would just take them out and put them on new plugs

 

[CrunchyBananas]

I can't really see any algae, but you don't need to stress about popping them in the tank, that does not make them release spores and spread like people used to assume, they're essentially just filled with water. You can scrape them off and manually remove them, if you can do this in a separate container if you can remove the frag and would like to ensure you're pulling out every bit. You can also do a light hydrogen peroxide dip, but I tend to avoid this method with calcifying corals and just use it for softies. Lastly, emerald crabs are a popular form of control, as well as rabbit fish like foxfaces (provided your tank is big enough).

 

[mermaid_life]

It’s very hard to see. Can you get a closer photo with white light? And the coral looks very bleached.

It looks ok to me color wise. I think it's just the blue version of candy canes/trumpet under whites.

 

[Uncle99]

Just pull that frag and use a edge to remove those bubbles outside the DT.
Replace.

 

[tuggerlake26]

Thanks everyone. I'll pull them out and remove the bubbles outside the dt.

Better pics below. That one is a blue candy.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Take frag out and place in container of tank water and scrape off with a pairing knife or similar

 

[Wasabiroot]

Good on you for acting on it. While bubble algae isn't the end of the world, it divides quickly and punishes not removing it - keep eyes peeled for more cropping up. Manual removal is fastest