Do i accept coral from a tank with bubble algae?

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

For the corals your getting it’s definitely not worth it. The parameters being good or bad won’t matter. Besides Kenya tree is pretty yes but is more like a weed. If you get it place it on its own rock so if can’t take over your tank.

More than likely the bubble tip its self doesn’t have algae on it, so you could peel the foot off what ever it’s on move it. But it will probably room your tank to find its home.

Others may disagree with me, but I don’t let anything in my tank from another one. It’s nust way to risky. I always remove the plugs, dip it, and make sure there is nothing on there and I always super glue the base of the coral.

 

[Toni1984]

Very much apriciated I've decided im going to leave it.
Many thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Foxface rabbit and/or emerald crabs will help destroy it in time. Bubble does spread and can be a nuisance. In the mean time, you can as others suggested bath the rock in Vibrant which will slowly dissolve the algae safely while preserving the coral life ion the rocks

 

[Neo Jeo]

I saw no. Bubble algae got me out of the hobby years ago.

 

[Mikefdny]

I need to look into this vibrant stuff- bubble algae is slowly taking over my tank (most likely due to time not spent on my tank) I can see why people broke down their tanks- it is a pain, but can’t give up that easily.... just when I think It was smooth sailing after 2.5 years, it’s always something but that’s what makes the hobbie fun- it’s always something lol

 

[Dburr1014]

I would totally take them. I have had bubble algae and have easily got rid of it. Just don't pop the bubbles, that would be a big mistake.
Bubble algae has got a thick skin and can be removed manually. Inspect every coral and carefully remove any bubbles you see before putting in your tank outside of any water. If by chance you do pop one have a container of saltwater to swish it in and another for a clean dip. Just use tank water. Put the corals either in your tank or a QT. Watch them for a week or two for any new growth of algae. Just watch them for new growth from time to time and romove as needed.

 

[Sppf121]

I would take it. I have recently remived all the bubble algae from my tank. I manually removed it all. I have to say for a fact that popping it will not spread it all over the tank. Just remove it while it’s small and that will be the end of it.

 

[PhreeByrd]

My DT is mature, and has been through every ugly phase there is. It has no nuisance algae of any kind, and has not for many years.
A couple years ago I removed a struggling lps coral from the DT along with some small pieces of rock and placed it all in a 5 gallon hospital tank with water from the DT. Basically, I just wanted to target feed and see if it would improve under isolation. The hospital tank was kept at the same temperature and used the same water as the DT, had a mini skimmer and used LED lighting very similar to the DT. Everything I put into the HT came from the DT. I did not medicate the HT.
Lo and behold, after a couple of months, bubble algae started to appear on several pieces of the rock. I was dumbfounded. I still have no explanation.

Which is all just to say that the presence of bubble algae is no guarantee that it will grow in your tank. Likewise, and more importantly, the lack of bubble algae or a similar pest is no guarantee that it won't show up when you put something new in your system.

If you want the corals, I would just quarantine and watch closely.

 

[Reef Jedi]

Take them and give em a dip! Worst case you’ll end up with an emerald crab ;)

 

[emilios_reeftank]

Yea I've had colonies with bubble algae on them they never spread. I agree with Toni

Ye I'm still unsure I don't know if it's worth the hassle for the sake of a tri coloured angel, a bubble tip, Kenya tree and a few mushrooms but then if parameters are ok surely it shouldn't spread

its all about water quality.