green bubble algae

dymonddale · 02-11-2003, 04:31 PM

Other than emerald crabs ,which dont seem to work, how can i get rid of an excessive amount of bubble algae?

tendar · 02-11-2003, 10:02 PM

I had a big problems with bubble algea a little while back. I got a couple of emerald crabs and then pulled out as much as I could every water change every 2 weeks by siphoning them out with ridged tuping. I would loosen them up with ridged tubing as I was sighponing out the water then suck them up at the same time with the tubbing that way if any broke open they didnt release spores into the tank and now all gone but one small spot. I have a 37 gallon tank and 2 emeralds along with my pulling worked out over a 2 month period.

dymonddale · 02-11-2003, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the reply. I was afraid I might have to pick away at it but in a 125 thats gonna be a big job.
,
Dale

tendar · 02-12-2003, 10:20 PM

How many everalds do you have in the tank now. The reason I ask is that they dont go looking for the bubble but if they run across it they will eat it. You would need at least 6 to even but a good dent in it with emerald crabs and the bigger the emeralds the better. I have 2 one is fairly small but the other is a monster almost the size of a silver dollar and he is a real worker.
Yeah 125 will be a fair amount of work but what else are reef tanks for other than some thing to work on.

***Reefland*** · 02-12-2003, 10:35 PM

Have you tried the Emerald crabs yet? From all the posts, they seem to be the best bet, in addition to some labor on your part. As tendar mentioned, it may take them some time but they'll work on them as they come across them.

Oh and by the way:
Welcome to Reefland!

Reinhold · 02-13-2003, 07:39 PM

One problem with Emerald Crabs is that they pop the bubbles as they eat them, and the spores go into the water, eventually becoming new bubbles.

If you can, I agree with the suggestion to pick them out while siphoning the water contents if they pop. Try to pry them at the base with a flat utensil, as opposed to pinching or squeezing them. Most often, they will break loose intact if you "spatula" them off the rocks.

dymonddale · 02-13-2003, 10:11 PM

Hey everyone ,thanks for all your input. As stated reefs are alot of work but we love it dont we! Ive got a 125g , 3- 45-50g shallow acrylic propagation tanks, a wall mounted ,in a cabinet 10g refugium all on one system. A newly started 90g my first 20g and a10g each separate. I've learned alot in 4 1/2 yrs but always want to learn more. what an addiction huh !!!! Fortunately I can trade alot of time and corals with lfs's and i work in a cabinet shop so that helps to. Plus have a brotherinlaw whos becomming quite proficient at helping me. Enough bs'ing thanks again all!

Dale

02-11-2003, 04:31 PM	#1
dymonddale New in Town Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester,Ct. USA Posts: 3	green bubble algae Other than emerald crabs ,which dont seem to work, how can i get rid of an excessive amount of bubble algae?

02-12-2003, 10:35 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,031	Hi dymonddale! Have you tried the Emerald crabs yet? From all the posts, they seem to be the best bet, in addition to some labor on your part. As tendar mentioned, it may take them some time but they'll work on them as they come across them. Oh and by the way: Welcome to Reefland! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

02-13-2003, 10:11 PM	#7
dymonddale New in Town Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester,Ct. USA Posts: 3	thanks for the replys Hey everyone ,thanks for all your input. As stated reefs are alot of work but we love it dont we! Ive got a 125g , 3- 45-50g shallow acrylic propagation tanks, a wall mounted ,in a cabinet 10g refugium all on one system. A newly started 90g my first 20g and a10g each separate. I've learned alot in 4 1/2 yrs but always want to learn more. what an addiction huh !!!! Fortunately I can trade alot of time and corals with lfs's and i work in a cabinet shop so that helps to. Plus have a brotherinlaw whos becomming quite proficient at helping me. Enough bs'ing thanks again all! Dale

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02-11-2003, 10:02 PM	#2
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	I had a big problems with bubble algea a little while back. I got a couple of emerald crabs and then pulled out as much as I could every water change every 2 weeks by siphoning them out with ridged tuping. I would loosen them up with ridged tubing as I was sighponing out the water then suck them up at the same time with the tubbing that way if any broke open they didnt release spores into the tank and now all gone but one small spot. I have a 37 gallon tank and 2 emeralds along with my pulling worked out over a 2 month period.

02-11-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
dymonddale New in Town Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester,Ct. USA Posts: 3	Thanks for the reply. I was afraid I might have to pick away at it but in a 125 thats gonna be a big job. , Dale

02-12-2003, 10:20 PM	#4
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	How many everalds do you have in the tank now. The reason I ask is that they dont go looking for the bubble but if they run across it they will eat it. You would need at least 6 to even but a good dent in it with emerald crabs and the bigger the emeralds the better. I have 2 one is fairly small but the other is a monster almost the size of a silver dollar and he is a real worker. Yeah 125 will be a fair amount of work but what else are reef tanks for other than some thing to work on.

02-13-2003, 07:39 PM	#6
Reinhold Mayor Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA Posts: 941	One problem with Emerald Crabs is that they pop the bubbles as they eat them, and the spores go into the water, eventually becoming new bubbles. If you can, I agree with the suggestion to pick them out while siphoning the water contents if they pop. Try to pry them at the base with a flat utensil, as opposed to pinching or squeezing them. Most often, they will break loose intact if you "spatula" them off the rocks.

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