Red Bubble Algae Removal - What Worked for You?

[petebsbll]

Title says it all. What began as 1 or 2 small bubbles that I ignored (wish I wouldn't have) has spread a reasonable amount. I believe the trigger for the spread was a larger than normal water change on my 65 gallon. I've researched removal this morning, but wanted to hear your opinions if you've had experience please. The tank itself has been up and running for years.

I'm also in the process of purchasing a RO unit. I've never owned one and have done well until this point. Might as well make the plunge though, as I've enjoyed this hobby enough for most my life.

Thanks!

 

[j.falk]

Vibrant Liquid Aquarium Cleaner reviews note that it eliminates red bubble algae. Foxfaces are also known to eat it.

 

[Uncle99]

Pull it every time you see it.

If your not starting with RODI of ZERO TDS, that's the first way to cut algae.

 

[Alex114]

Pull it every time you see it.

If your not starting with RODI of ZERO TDS, that's the first way to cut algae.

Glad I came across this. Fairly new to saltwater tanks and just today noticed 3 or 4 red bubbles on a rock. Will take it out as soon as possible. How fast does it grow though?

 

[nereefpat]

Foxfaces are also known to eat it.

I would think so, along with any of the other rabbits. They need a fairly large tank though. Emerald crabs are another animal that could help.

Having an in-wall tank makes it difficult for me to reach problem algae, so I was hoping to find a foxface to help with my red bubble algae. I found a (fairly) local scopas tang instead that ate all of it in the display.

 

[FamilyTank]

I suck bubble and hair algae out of my tanks with airline tubing.

 

[Sk8r]

Bubble is a fairly common thing that blooms for awhile and then goes away. Bring your parameters into line, remove the bubbles where convenient, and don't worry if a few pop. Things that eat them pop them anyway. Visitors often admire them as particularly beautiful, ignoring your fish, but aquarists hold a generally different opinion. In short, this too shall pass. Keep your nitrates under 5 and your phosphates down, and if that doesn't cure it, then there are still other measures, but fixing the water usually benefits everything.