Black spots and bubble algae

[BlueWavesReef]

Hi everyone

I have black spots on the rocks and bubble algae any idea whats the black spots and best way to get rid of bubble algae they still small bubbles not bothering corals yet but would like to keep them under control .


Thanks

 

[Lavey29]

Manual removal and pitho crabs for bubble algae.

How old is your tank?

 

[CasperOe]

The emerald crab likes the bubble algae as well! :relieved-face:

 

[BlueWavesReef]

Manual removal and pitho crabs for bubble algae.

How old is your tank?

Tank been running for 6 months now

 

[Lavey29]

Tank been running for 6 months now

So you're right in the middle of first year ugly phases which is normal. Rocks seem to be developing norma algae color growth maybe a little cyano too. Primary focus with new tanks is weekly water changes and maintaing good parameters which is difficult because the tank is unstable. Good husbandry too with a diverse cleaner crew.