Green "bubbles"

GoinSalt · 08-06-2004, 12:58 PM

I notice on my rock that there are a bunch of green "blobs" (for lack of a better term). I thought they may be snail eggs but I don't see any life inside.

Anyone know what these things are? they are different sizes, the smallest about the size of a nail head and the largest about the size of an eraser. They are clear so you can see inside them. They've been there for a while.

thanks for any info,
Nate

Samper · 08-06-2004, 01:30 PM

If you could post a pic that would be great but it sounds to me like you have bubble algae. Some hate it but I don't mind it. If you don't have a problem with crabs and wanna get rid of it get emerald crabs.
Here is a link that might help you with an ID
http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a...ge/valonia.htm

GoinSalt · 08-06-2004, 01:39 PM

That looks like it's it. Thanks Samper. Can it turn into a problem? do they pop?

Nate

Samper · 08-06-2004, 02:25 PM

If you try to remove them from your tank do it very carefully cause yes they can pop. If they do they get everywhere. Some consider it a problem but in my situation they haven't gotten out of control. I do have an emerald crab that tames the beast for me.

08-06-2004, 12:58 PM	#1
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	Green "bubbles" I notice on my rock that there are a bunch of green "blobs" (for lack of a better term). I thought they may be snail eggs but I don't see any life inside. Anyone know what these things are? they are different sizes, the smallest about the size of a nail head and the largest about the size of an eraser. They are clear so you can see inside them. They've been there for a while. thanks for any info, Nate

08-06-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	If you could post a pic that would be great but it sounds to me like you have bubble algae. Some hate it but I don't mind it. If you don't have a problem with crabs and wanna get rid of it get emerald crabs. Here is a link that might help you with an ID http://www.globaldialog.com/~jrice/a...ge/valonia.htm __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

08-06-2004, 02:25 PM	#4
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	If you try to remove them from your tank do it very carefully cause yes they can pop. If they do they get everywhere. Some consider it a problem but in my situation they haven't gotten out of control. I do have an emerald crab that tames the beast for me. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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08-06-2004, 01:39 PM	#3
GoinSalt Citizen Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 190	That looks like it's it. Thanks Samper. Can it turn into a problem? do they pop? Nate

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