Mushrooms to BA

[dwiseman]

This winter took my tank apart to remove all my mushrooms. Did this with great succes but now I am having problems with bubble algae. It hasn't become excessive but I can see it going there if I don't control it. I am removing what I can by hand without trying to burst the algae.

What is causing this problem because I never had a problem like this before? Nothing has changed? What can I do to control it?

 

[MPH]

Not an answer to your question, but how did you the mushrooms. I'm infested with them and want to get rid of most of them.

 

[Anemonebuff]

Silicates, phosphate, and nitrates feed valonia.

 

[dwiseman]

I use RO/DI water and alternate feeding between mysis, brine and phytoplankton.

Are there any critters that are reef safe that can help?

 

[MattToTheMax]

well emerald mithrax crabs are supposed to eat it, whether they're reef safe or not is a debated topic. i've read good and bad things about them.

 

[ReefNasty]

I have 3 emeralds with no problems and yes they do est BA.