Bubble algae

[newreeferr]

Is this a start to bubble algae? If so what should I do to stop the spread?

 

[Lavey29]

Pics blurry, need clear pic under white light

 

[newreeferr]

Tried my best

 

[newreeferr]

Tried my best

Any help ?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

No. That's does not appear to be bubble algae. Might be dinos or hair algae - when algae photosynthesizes it can wind up trapping oxygen bubbles...

How old is your tank, and what type of cuc do you have?

 

[newreeferr]

Going on about 2 months and have abt 4/5 snails. Want to add just worried what I add won’t be reed safe

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Going on about 2 months and have abt 4/5 snails. Want to add just worried what I add won’t be reed safe

What size tank? It looks like it's time to beef up your cleaners. You can Google "reef tank clean up crew" and find lots of info. I personally prefer snails to crabs, but a lot of people find that hermit crabs do a good job keeping algae in check.

You also need to remember that manual removal is your best tool if / when you get a large outbreak of any algae.

 

[newreeferr]

What size tank? It looks like it's time to beef up your cleaners. You can Google "reef tank clean up crew" and find lots of info. I personally prefer snails to crabs, but a lot of people find that hermit crabs do a good job keeping algae in check.

You also need to remember that manual removal is your best tool if / when you get a large outbreak of any algae.

I am constantly cleaning the glass so it Dosent get all dirty and cloudy for them. But I clean sand weekly and do abt 20% water changes. Fluval 13.5

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I am constantly cleaning the glass so it Dosent get all dirty and cloudy for them. But I clean sand weekly and do abt 20% water changes. Fluval 13.5

This is completely normal. Algae WILL happen, especially in a new tank.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

If you haven't already done so, take a look at this guide... Scroll down past the part about nitrogen cycling, to the "Intermission" part... Lots of good info on the algae cycle.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/