I thought bubble aglae would be soft?

PirateLove · 01/16/2018, 09:57 PM

Unfortunately, I recently found some bubble algae in my tank. That stuff is hard as a rock! I am having trouble trying to scrape it off my rocks. Is this normal?

DesertReefT4r · 01/16/2018, 10:32 PM

Yep can be thick. Dont pop them in the tank it will release spores. Try and pull them off the rock whole without popping them. Or using a syphon tube pop them as you syphon out water.

mcgyvr · 01/17/2018, 08:38 AM

It is absolutely not soft..
Its like a plastic BB..
And yes avoid popping if you can..

Dmorty217 · 01/17/2018, 08:46 AM

It can take over a tank if you don't remedy the problem

Ritten · 01/17/2018, 02:58 PM

I was surprised also with my first experience. I have good luck with pointed tooth picks. a little nudge underneath and it loosens right off. I do a bunch, scoop them up with a net and go after more. I've been doing it once a week for a few months, careful feeding and weekly water changes and I'm getting ahead of it.

01/16/2018, 09:57 PM	#1
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	I thought bubble aglae would be soft? Unfortunately, I recently found some bubble algae in my tank. That stuff is hard as a rock! I am having trouble trying to scrape it off my rocks. Is this normal? __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

01/16/2018, 10:32 PM	#2
DesertReefT4r Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 771	Yep can be thick. Dont pop them in the tank it will release spores. Try and pull them off the rock whole without popping them. Or using a syphon tube pop them as you syphon out water. __________________ Tank history 29g tropical ,55g cichlid tank, 20H softy reef, 29g mixed reef, 20H brackish goby & puffer tank, 55g mixed reef, 6g Nanocube softy lps reef, 40B sps reef, 75g sps reef, 75g sps reef in bu Current Tank Info: 75g sps reef build in the works.

01/17/2018, 08:38 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	It is absolutely not soft.. Its like a plastic BB.. And yes avoid popping if you can.. __________________ Who me?

01/17/2018, 08:46 AM	#4
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	It can take over a tank if you don't remedy the problem __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

01/17/2018, 02:58 PM	#5
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	I was surprised also with my first experience. I have good luck with pointed tooth picks. a little nudge underneath and it loosens right off. I do a bunch, scoop them up with a net and go after more. I've been doing it once a week for a few months, careful feeding and weekly water changes and I'm getting ahead of it.