bubble algae

[andys0601]

I'm having a problem with bubble algae. I try to remove as much of it as possible but can't keep it under control. I've heard about the only thing that will eat it is emerald crabs. Any ideas on the crabs or any other way to control it.

[Texreefer]

hit and miss on the crabs ,, i had several in my reef for almost a year and no bubble algae and now that they are gone i am starting to have bubble algae pop up all over

[edawgm]

Are you taking it off in your tank? If you are manually taking it off in the tank it will just spread even more. When you do a water change set up 2 containers with the old water. In one take the bubble algae off and use the other as a final rinse. May not be 100% but this will help keep from spreading to other areas of your tank.