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Bubble Algae Invasion

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Mary, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. Apr 30, 2010 #1
    Mary

    Mary Inactive User

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    My son's 75 gallon tank has been invaded by Bubble Algae.  Admittedly he did not take care of it and now it has been overtaken.  He has 3 fish left and a few softies.  
    His plan is to 'nuke" his tank and foster his fish and coral with me. 
    Are there other options?  When i visited him a couple of weeks ago i pulled alot off but of course there is more there. 
    Any suggestions?
    Thx
    Mary
     
  2. Apr 30, 2010 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

    xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    get an arrowhead crab
     
  3. Apr 30, 2010 #3
    Foo

    Foo Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Emerald crabs

    http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-02/hcj/feature/index.php
     
  4. May 1, 2010 #4
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    I had tons of bubble algae a couple of years ago.  Every few months I'd try to pull it out with tweezers, but it always came back.  Then I recieved a free sample of API's marine Algaefix at DFS's coral conference two years ago.  I normally hate to put chemicals in my tank, but I tried it and it worked WONDERS.  I've been free of the bubble algae ever since.  It even took care of the really tough green algae I had.
     

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