Bubble Algae !!!!

[dvanacker]

Ok guys looking for some advice.

I run a BB SPS tank that I would say is pretty clean. I also have a phosphate reactor w/ rowa. My phosphates are .015ppm on a DD merk kit. I have no other nusiance algae really other then the bubble algae.....what can I do?? It seems like it is getting worse. I've tried to grow some cheato in the sump/frag tank but it grow coraline on it before it actually grows.

How can I get rid of this stuff??

 

[sir_dudeguy]

I dont think growing chaeto or making nutrients (nitrates/etc...) low for it will cause it to die. And whatever you do dont pop them. That will just make it worse.

But have you tried an emerald crab? I tried on on my 3g pico (granted a much smaller tank, but it was completely covered in the stuff and i have about 6lbs of rock in there) and he ate it all in a single night. (or night and day...not sure, the tank isnt at my house actually but i pretty much take care of it lol)

 

[jmguerry12]

whatever you do dont pop them cuz their spores will get all over and spread get a mythrax crab

 

[jmguerry12]

wow maybe i should of read the previous reply i basically said the same thing.......doh!!!

 

[sir_dudeguy]

lol its all good, i've done the same

 

[josh holt]

my emrald crabs eat everything but the bubble algae. is there any other options other than drying out the rock?