Bubble algae

[Bar16]

Im having a huge problem with bubble algae and have been for quite sometime. I cant take my rocks out of the tank cause there too big and all connected together. I have three emerald crabs in my tank just added them about a week ago. I really dont know what else to do anyone else have this problem or had this problem and got rid of it??

 

[Deleted member 143833]

Try to remove as much as you can; it should pry off pretty easy. If some breaks don't sweat it; usually the smaller bubbles are not matured sufficiently to spread and the skimmer will also help to take out the floating bits. For the bubbles down inside rock where you cannot get to them just use a pokey-thing and pop them, then use a turkey baster or pump to blow the hole clean.

 

[GS-Rock]

agree with removing as much as you can with your hand. I have a little rock with some growing on it.,I remove alittle at a time when i do water changes. I also had all of it gone but i also have emerald crabs and i have 1 that eats it so i am not going to remove all of it, because i dont want the one crab to starve. The bubbles are very easy to remove with the end of a toothbrush and have an air line tube siphoning water to help remove any spores that come from broken bubbles. As with all hobbys give it time