How to spot target bubble algae on sps?

[Dburr1014]

I've got a patch of bubble algae that has slowly grown in the middle of my birds nest over the course of the last few weeks/ month now. Anyone have any good methods of spot targeting this? I typically go for the more natural route with anything but I'm not sure which predator could get in there and clean it up effectively. Maybe Emerald crab? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Tweezers all you need

 

[Reefbuds]

Will it come off as a mat or will it tear into many pieces I wonder

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I wonder how you would tell a male from female?

It's pretty easy... On the underside of crabs is a "pattern"; males have a long skinny shape and females have a wide triangle or bell shape.
Pic of blue crabs, but it's the same type of difference in most species of shelled crab with this body shape.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Will it come off as a mat or will it tear into many pieces I wonder

It depends on the exact variety - some anchor more strongly to the rock/coral and some you can pry off in clusters... clusters kinda look like balloon animals floating in the tank, lol

 

[Uncle99]

@Uncle99 Thank you friend. I do need to get a handle on it you are correct. I do not mind a bit as long as it is under control by natural predation. Hopefully a few emerald crabs will wipe it out or keep it under control. As long as my hawkfish plays nice

I certainly like to resolve issues with natural methods, and if that resolves the problem, is best no doubt.

I have found sometimes nature needs a helping hand and if used as directed, can speed the removal with no collateral damages.