Is this bubble algae?

RandomUser7 · Jan 20, 2023

I noticed a strange little green bubble growing on my powerhead. Today I removed it and it feels firm. From what I can tell I can't see any in the tank.

Duffer · Jan 20, 2023

Yep, that is bubble algae

RandomUser7 · Jan 20, 2023

Duffer said:
Yep, that is bubble algae

Into the fire it goes. Thanks for the quick response!

vetteguy53081 · Jan 20, 2023

RandomUser7 said:
I noticed a strange little green bubble growing on my powerhead. Today I removed it and it feels firm. From what I can tell I can't see any in the tank.

Known as valonia it sure is.
Take a small needle and have 3/8 tubing ready and attach to end of tubing with rubber band and pop each one and siphon at same time- You will have removed all spores and foreign material in area.
Had to do this in the past with birdsnest coral and was gone 100%.
Other option is to add pitho crabs or emerald crabs (which I do not trust) which will eat them

RandomUser7 · Jan 20, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Known as valonia it sure is.
Take a small needle and have 3/8 tubing ready and attach to end of tubing with rubber band and pop each one and siphon at same time- You will have removed all spores and foreign material in area.
Had to do this in the past with birdsnest coral and was gone 100%.
Other option is to add pitho crabs or emerald crabs (which I do not trust) which will eat them

I'll keep that in mind if more pop up. I'm aware that emerald crabs will take care of them but this tank is a 'no crabs allowed' zone.

vetteguy53081 · Jan 20, 2023

RandomUser7 said:
I'll keep that in mind if more pop up. I'm aware that emerald crabs will take care of them but this tank is a 'no crabs allowed' zone.

I trust a politician more than I trust crabs

907_Reefer · Jan 20, 2023

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