Friend or Foe or Zoa?!

[Sibylle28]

Does anyone know what this is? I found these nestled on my live rock next to my zoa. I have no idea where it come from or what it is…!

 

[brmreefer]

Bubble algae (Nuisance)

 

[Sibylle28]

Thank you, how do I address it? I have a skunk shrimp. Turbo snails and a Tuxedo urchin will any of my cleaner members address?

 

[brmreefer]

Try reading up on it here. Just avoid bursting them as that could make it worst.

Bubble Algae: How Bad Is It?

Every reef tank has some form of hardscape--a reef base. Unless they are obtained dry, these materials almost always have some form of algae on them, even

www.algaebarn.com

 

[Sharkbait19]

Emerald crabs are very good bubble algae eaters. Just make sure you keep it well fed after it’s done with the bubble algae or it will go rogue.