I.D. These two algae type things

[Brad2157]

I need help identifying these two growths in my 30g JBJ tank and treatment to get rid of them. First picture appears to be red bubble algae. The second picture is hard to get a good picture of it. It is growing in between some mushrooms, but it isn’t new mushrooms growing.

 

[Tired]

The first is red bubble algae, yes. Some varieties grow in long branches, and can be desirable. That is not one of those kinds, that is a kind that grows a mat on the rockwork with bubbles sprouting from it. It's hard to remove, so it's hard to prune, so it's not good to have around. Try to get it out, and make sure you get the mat out too.

The second, I can't see. A pic under white lights might help.

 

[splitting_lanes]

Best thing I’ve found for bubble algae is an emerald crab. You won’t get rid of it, but it will be kept under control.

my emerald crab died a month or so ago, so I have some bubble algae visible now.