algae problem

amf82380

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algae problem
I have a question I have an out break of what looks to be bubble algae but the issue is its not green its the red version and its not all that bad but wondering what I could do be it gets out of hand all tank peramiters are normal not sure whats causing it or how to get rid of it even my emerald crab doesnt bother with it help!
 

islandcreation

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Amf82380, here you go....

Bubble algae are usually brought into an aquarium when introducing live rock. Living on very small amounts of nutrients and low lighting (even in dark areas of an aquarium), if they become a nuisance they usually require removal or thinning by hand. Reducing tank nutrients will not do the job with the Dictyospheria sp. Great care should be taken not to break open the bubbles. As the bubbles mature they contain spores, and if broken this can cause them to spread more rapidly. Hope this helps.... :mrgreen:
 

amf82380

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yes thanks for the input I havnt added anything latly but I have been picking as much off as I can get so I guess I will just keep doing it and hopfully can get it all thanks once again
 
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