Bubble algae - anything you can do?

[scouter]

I believe I have bubble algae in my tank. I have put 2 emerald crabs in there and have seen no change. I have also tried scubbing my rock in fresh water. Is there anything I can do?

Brandon

[ktani]

When you do your water changes, you can try and pick them off (without breaking them hopefully) and suck them out.

Also, I have a rabbitfish that loves to eat them, although I do think your tank would be too small long-term for one. I have a 45 gallon qt that had a significant problem till I moved my fish in and now you cannot even find one. As I break this tank down, he will go back into my 165


Kip

[Hobster]

Here is a good article on the subject:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-02/hcj/feature/index.htm

[The Big Tuna]

Hey ktani,
What kind of rabbitfish do you have?
Thanx- Joshua