Alternative Bubble Algae Eaters for a Nano Tank

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I have a serious problem with bubble algae that I need some help solving (before anyone asks my nutrients are very low and the lights are only on 8 hours a day). I have tried emerald crabs and they have either done nothing or worse yet they pick at my SPS polyps. I had a pitho crab that put in some real work but he died and I'm having a hard time sourcing another one right now. Does anyone know of any other reef friendly bubble algae eaters that would fit in a 35 cube tank (don't want to resort to using Vibrant as I've had some friends who lost corals using that stuff). I've heard rumors that tuxedo urchins, lettuce nudibranch, and turbo snails will eat it can anyone confirm?
 
I use one of these $10 bubble algae removal tools during water changes, when I grow too much - manual method has worked the best for me here.

https://fishofhex.com/products/bubble-algae-removal-tool-v2
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Hand removal may be your best option. It's a pain but folks make it work.
I've tried the manual method during water changes and each time it comes back worse than before.
 

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