Frags from a tank with bubble algae

[Aquadan]

Just saw an ad on Craigslist for some frags but it said that he has bubble algae in his tank. If I got a couple is there anything I should do other than dipping them or should I just stay clear from them? Thanks for any input.

 

[melosu58]

You could if you inspect it good enough. Any chance you could see it before you pay for it.

 

[Aquadan]

Is there anything other than obvious algae I should be looking for? I read that bubble algae releases spores. Thanks again

 

[woody390]

Do you have a qt tank?

 

[Aquadan]

I have a 29 gal I use as a qt but the lights on it will not support coral. It's just a couple cfl bulbs.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Before introducing to your tank, I would acclimate it in a bucket of SW, then I would visually inspect it and using a soft toothbrush scrub off any bubble algae, just don't touch any coral flesh. Rinse the coral again in the bucket and place it in your tank or QT system.

 

[Aquadan]

Will do. Thanks for the help