clearing out bubble algae

[jjkim]

i have been struggling with red bubble algae for months
i have tried emerald crab but all of the 4 emerald does not even bother to look at the bubble algae and instead they ate some of my corals
does anyone know a fish or different kind of species that eats bubble algae either then the emerald crab?

 

[fishman1069]

Best way to deal with bubble algae is manual removal and nutrient export. When you remove them, you have to be careful not to pop them. I don't care for any crabs in my tanks, they are all opportunistic eaters with a chance to go after corals

 

[jjkim]

do you remove them with your hand or use tweezers?

 

[piranhapat]

I used a sharp object to free them from LR. Just be careful not to pop them. I used a net to scoop bubble algae while floating.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

I hate to hijack this thread but I have green bubble algae. Like crazy.
I have gotten nutrients down in my tank.
Nitrate 2 Red Sea
Phosphate 0 Hanna checker. Done three times.
Some of it is turning white. Is this due to low nutrients. Basically asking if I'm starving it.

 

[Arati]

yes turns white as it dies, red sea sailfin tang is know to eat it. I use a small hose with a wood skewer taped to the end to pick and siphon it out right away.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

yes turns white as it dies, red sea sailfin tang is know to eat it. I use a small hose with a wood skewer taped to the end to pick and siphon it out right away.

That a good idea. God knows I got plenty of wood skewers.