Bubble Algae Problem

[mutley29]

I have noticed that i have an increasing Bubble Algae problem,

so going for the natural remedy i bought some Emerald Mythrax Crabs, 8 to be exact, the problem is they haven't touched it.

they just scurry round eating everything else, do i have defective emerald crabs?, does my bubble algae taste like s**t compared to other tanks?

They've been in there several weeks

Any help would be appreciated

 

my next guess would to cut back on photoperiod (even more), feeding and i was also thinking of covering the accessible patchs with something to starve them of light.

 

Any other natural Remedies?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Anton

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[peacetypes]

Not a natural solution but what did it for me was adding a ER5-3 to my system

 

Robert

[Grav]

I'd suggest all of the above, and pluck them yourself.

 

What is an ER5-3?

[michaelg]

When plucking (easier when bigger IME) make sure not to pop them- the spores will spread that way.

[eddi]

Whatever method you choose, do it quickly.  Do not let bubble algae get established in your tank or it will be next to impossible to eliminate it.  I know.

 

Michael, if bubble algae releases spores when popped what is the use of adding Mythrax crabs?  They certainly do not swallow them whole!

[michaelg]

I think it may be when the get to them?  or they eventually keep up?  Really don't know-- that is what I have been told over the years.

[mutley29]

Thanks Guy's

 

I've got my Ca Reactor arriving this week, so after i spend a few days playing, and tweaking and then unneccesarily playing, i'll do my weekly 10%, and pick off the algae in the waste water.

 

I'll cover the patchs after i've picked them off, so as to limit the regrowth of this pest

 

Thanks again

 

Anton rk]]

[Guest Andrew]

when you do a water change, use your siphon hose and siphon them out.  I cover them with the hose, then wiggle the hose against them to knock them off the rock.  Some are really stuck, so you will have to scrape them off with your finger nail, and let the siphon suck them in.

Or...

Find someone with long finger nails who likes picking at things.

[Grav]

really, what is an ER5-3?

[xeon]

Phil,

I think the ER5-3 is a Euro Reef skimmer, probably similar to the new ES series 5-3.

[Grav]

Thanks Dave!