Popping Bubble Algae: Let's settle this once and for all!

Does popping bubble algae in your tank cause more to grow in other places?

  • YES

    Votes: 102 21.3%
  • NO

    Votes: 145 30.2%
  • Not Sure

    Votes: 233 48.5%

  • Total voters
    480
Did anybody listen to this?

Listen to @ 29:00


I think Richard is referring to Dr. Andrew Rhyne. Anybody know him here? Somebody had to know him. I’d love to see a peer reviewed paper about this.
 
Interesting - so then if the above video holds true we call all settle that popping bubble algae does not release spores, and spread....I sure hope this is the case as I accidently popped on today
 
The science says no. End of discussion.
Agreed - the problem is the belief/myth is well established out in the community - I guess it's just a matter of time for the truth to catch up
 

WHAT’S USUALLY THE FIRST CLUE THAT SOMETHING IS OFF IN YOUR REEF?

  • A fish’s behavior or appetite changes

    Votes: 11 15.3%
  • A coral looks different or stops opening normally

    Votes: 44 61.1%
  • Water clarity or surface appearance changes

    Votes: 10 13.9%
  • Equipment sounds or flow seem different

    Votes: 8 11.1%
  • A test result catches my attention

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • Algae or other growth starts changing

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • I usually notice when the problem is already obvious

    Votes: 3 4.2%
  • It depends on what’s going on

    Votes: 13 18.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.4%
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