Bit f bubble algea

[SeriousDude5]

I noticed about 2 days ago one of my rocks has about a 1" by 1" area of bubble algea growing on it. Its time to change my ro/di filters but, will the fresh ro/di water kill the algea? If not what steps should I take to remove it or what will eat it? Does it spread quickly?

 

[Hara]

changing the water will not kill the bubble algae. Over time, keeping pristine conditions, it might die off on its own, but I have never been that fortunate.

Some emerald crabs eat bubble algae..If you have an area that is that small, I would take that piece of rock out of the tank, gently remove the algae trying not to break the bubbles, then rinse the rock and put it back in.

 

[roka64]

Do you have a pic? I have algae that looks like bubbles but is not the same as bubbly algae, if that makes sense.

 

[SeriousDude5]

sorry no pic but i did take the rock out and i picked off the algea unfortunetly it was at the bottom of the stack so my rocks got some rearanging too. i managed to pop one of the bubbles and it squirted in my eye i hope its not sangerous :-\