Bubble algae

[Wagonpitt]

I noticed a few bubbles on one spot on the trunk of my torch coral. I pulled it out and had 3 cups of salt water ready. I took them off as best i could without popping in the first cup, but theyr so small i dont know if i popped them or not. I dipped and swirled in the second cup to try to rinse off any potential pores. Same thing in the third cup then put the torch back in my tank.

I read some people take them off in the dt while siphoning the area so i dont know if what i did is better or worse. Honestly i figured if i pop it in the dt theres no way to catch every spore so i thought having different batches of water to rinse it might be better.

I guess i have to wait to see if i screwed up or not. What do you guys think?

Also i havnt added any corals or rock or anything that would bring it in for over 3 weeks so im not sure where it came from or if it just grows randomly. And i sit infront of this tank hours at a time somedays so i would have noticed.

Really just putting it out there for you guys to tell me if im and idiot or not an idiot. That is the question.

 

[JUNBUG361]

Well Pitt, really don't want to answer :facepalm:

 

[Wagonpitt]

:uhoh3: Thats reasuring lol

Anyone want to answer ? It doesnt hurt... usually:hammer:

Thanks

 

[A sea K]

Sounds like the best possible course of action to me.

 

[mcgyvr]

What you did is totally fine... Nothing at all wrong with that..
stuff just grows in these tanks.. It happens.. you did just fine.. :thumbsup:
You did way more than I would have done by pulling/swirling,etc..... I usually just reach in and pull and if it pops.. It pops.. I keep nutrients low so I don't really worry about a bit of algae here or there.. It will never become a problem.. Just part of life..


Not sure if that was an attempt at humor or what from junbug...

 

[Wagonpitt]

Thanks alot guys i appreciate the replies this is my first experience with most of this stuff so i just want to make sure im not screwing it up.