Bubble-like stuff on side of toadstool

Phantom6966 · Jan 26, 2018

So I was wondering if somebody could help me out with IDing whatever this is on the side of my toadstool frag? I want to believe it's a new head growing but it doesn't really resemble any pics I've seen of what it should look like. Thanks!

Potatohead · Jan 26, 2018

Bubble algae. That whole thing will be pretty easy to just pick off.

Zack K · Jan 26, 2018

Bubble algae. Do not pop the bubbles in the tank as it can spread quickly. Remove the Frogspawn and scrape off the bubbles in a separate container. Then gently rinse with tank water in a separate container, and place back in tank.
-Zack

chowwil · Jan 26, 2018

yeah, bubble algae. Also I believe that's a frogspawn coral, not a toad stool

Phantom6966 · Jan 26, 2018

chowwil said:
yeah, bubble algae. Also I believe that's a frogspawn coral, not a toad stool

Yes, you're right. It is a frogspawn. Lol, I have a toadstool also, but I'm not sure how I got that mixed up.

Phantom6966 · Jan 26, 2018

Thanks for the help guys. I considered bubble algae also, but I thought it was odd that it would grow on the coral like that without showing signs anywhere else in the tank. Oh well, I'll go ahead and remove it asap.

Maggie321 · Jan 26, 2018

Phantom6966 said:
Yes, you're right. It is a frogspawn. Lol, I have a toadstool also, but I'm not sure how I got that mixed up.

Frog... toad.. I get how you mixed it up!

sfin52 · Jan 26, 2018

The bubble algea prob came with the frag. Just a little added bonus

rkpetersen · Jan 27, 2018

sfin52 said:
The bubble algea prob came with the frag. Just a little added bonus

Ridiculously common, and dips like CoralRx don't get rid of it. Got to scrub it off, if you can see it in the first place.

sfin52 · Jan 27, 2018

rkpetersen said:
Ridiculously common, and dips like CoralRx don't get rid of it. Got to scrub it off, if you can see it in the first place.

Ended up with some in my tank. Emerald crabs cleaned it up. I picked it off and popped some trying to remove. I also rinsed it off in tank water.

S.O.MLemos · Jan 27, 2018

Like everyone said it should be easy to remove but if more pop up you might consider getting an emerald crab. I always like to try the natural ways before I try any other route.