Hi Guys, Just sharing how I removed almost all of my bubble algae in two weeks naturally! All I did was add in some emerald crabs from live aquaria. These crabs pick and consume the bubble algae. They were about 5 dollars each and I picked up two to do the job in my UNS tank.

You can remove bubble algae chemically by using a product call Vibrant (https://amzn.to/2xvQjjW). The chemical is pretty expensive and I believe it would help out with other algae issues as well.

The third way is to manually remove the bubble algae by hand. You have to be careful not to pop the bubbles in the tank. Once the bubbles pop, algae spores are released and you will get more bubble algae. It is recommended that you remove the bubble while siphoning the water during a water change. With the syphon in place you can suck up the spores if you accidentally pop any bubbles.

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More info on emerald crabs from live aquaria:

"The Emerald Crab is well respected for its scavenging ability. It will enthusiastically feed on uneaten meaty foods and many types of nuisance algae. Unlike many other animals, Mithraculus sculptus will eat bubble algae and helps clean your aquarium of these algae. Its distinct, flat shiny green body and hairy legs easily identify the Emerald Crab.
Native to the reefs of the Caribbean, the Emerald Crab is nocturnal and hides in caves and amongst rubble during the day. In the home aquarium, this member of the Majidae family requires a wellestablished aquarium with plenty of rockwork and hiding places. Once familiar with its surroundings, the Emerald Crab will venture out of hiding during the day to forage on algae.

Care needs to be taken to ensure an ample supply of food is available for the Emerald Crab. Many aquarists supplement the Emerald Crab's diet with dried seaweed and chopped meaty foods, such as shrimp, as well as a quality pellet fish food.

Otherwise, this opportunistic feeder may turn to corals, invertebrates, or small fish for a food source. However, when well fed, most Emerald Crabs are very tolerant of their tankmates and highly compatible in reef environments. Like other invertebrates, the Emerald Crab does not tolerate copperbased medications or fluctuating water parameters."

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