What is it????

[NYfan78]

[wogga]

I assume you're asking about the green bubbles?

Bubble algae.

[smallreef]

I believe it is valonia ie. Bubble algae..try to suck it out with a baster or tubing and without popping it in the tank...

[flooddc]

1+ bubble algae. get rid of it!

[NYfan78]

No no no the bright florescent green!

[Ne0eN]

Ricordea. That's a keeper!

[Coral Hind]

I agree it is ricordia. I also agree with getting that bubble algae out of there. Even if you pop them and pull them out with tweezers it is better than leaving them in there.

 

 

[smallreef]

Ricordias, just like the ones we all just bought through Jans group buy, lol

So was that a free hitchiker on your rock?

[NYfan78]

Yeah it was. What will it do or turn into?

[smallreef]

It will get bigger and may choose to detach itself from its current position if it feels it is not getting enough light... just be ready for that incase.. they tend to float all over, lol

 

other than that it just sits there looking pretty

[NYfan78]

If it detaches itsself and starts to float around, what do i do? attach it with some glue?

[Ryan S]

I'd worry less about the ric and more about the bubble algae. It will take over your tank.

 

Rics can't be glued. They need to be put in a small tupperware, on some rubble, given a couple weeks to attach on their own; then you can glue the rubble somewhere in your tank.

[Ne0eN]

One way to get rid of bubble algae that worked for me is to take the rock out of the tank, and gently pry it off with a toothpick. Try not to puncture the bubble as it will release more spores. If you leave it alone, it will spread all over your live rock.

[Tracy G]

Emerald Crab? Won't they take care of bubble algae?

[NYfan78]

I have a good size Emerald crab but he stays on the sand bed for the most part. never seen him climb over the rocks.

[NYfan78]

Here is an updated pic of it....

[NYfan78]

And it deflates at night when the lights are off.

[Steve175]

Most softies and nems deflate when the lights are off: normal. Nice freeby!!!

[NYfan78]

Did i mention it moves on its own too. i dont think its the current moving it!