need help got a bubble algea problem

[ottom25]

so its not green like I seen all the other ones I have a purple type of algea and its driving me nuts i have both green and purple ones now somebody please help me.

 

[usctom]

Not sure about the purple algae but I've had success with emerald crabs.

 

[MikeC]

IMOP siphon while plucking to prevent spores from spreading
I have also heard people having luck with Foxface eating it.

 

[FMF0331]

I've tried emerald crabs, they didn't touch them.
What i do now is - during water change i siphon them out, so far it's working.

 

[piranhapat]

Best thing is shut off pumps and wave makers. Than use siphon hose and suck it up while changing water. Try not to pop then and put nylon sock in sump to catch any partials when you turn pumps on. Be gone in no time. Also keep phosphate low to help control growth.keep doing it and soon all be gone.

 

[homegrowncichlid]

bubble algae grows soooo slowly, I can physically remove them all. Hair algae, now theres a fast grower.