bubble algae a threat to condy?

[cocoa_pleco]

would bubble algae be a direct threat to a condylactis anenome? Ive got some on a piece of LR

[unleashed]

no a major threat. I find it better to remove them carefully because they can start to look unsightly and have been known to take over the tank. You could also try an Emerald Mythrax Crab because they have been known to eat bubble algae.

BTW, you can get mythrax crabs from Live Aquaria ([Only Registered Users Can See Links.])

[cocoa_pleco]

as long as its not a threat im fine with it. It looks really cool.

What causes bubble algae?

[unleashed]

they are no threat but will takeover the tank over time and will become impossible to remove

[cocoa_pleco]

may as well let it take over the tank and get that crab you were talking about and let him have a feast

[2manyfish]

Here is the information taken from Drs. Foster and Smith:

It requires a mature aquarium with plenty of rock work and hiding places. The Emerald Mithrax Crab eats algae and various types of meaty items it can scavenge. It can be harmful to small fish, but unlike many other animals, it will eat bubble algae and is useful for cleaning tanks of this potential problem. They are an opportunistic feeder, and if food is not available to them, they may turn to supplementing their diet with corals or invertebrates.

I did the bold part myself. :ezpi_wink1:
Adding any crab to a tank can be hit or miss. Even those considered "reef safe" have been known to attack fish or corals. Crabs can easily attack anemones since they cannot be harmed by the anemone. (Their hard outer shell protects them)
A better solution is to remove the bubble algae yourself. Right now before it gets worse!!
Important info alert: DO NOT BREAK THE BUBBLES!! If the bubble breaks the spores inside will be released into your tank. This is how they spread. IF at all possible, take the rock out of the tank, very carefully remove the intact bubble algae, then rinse the rock with some saltwater to remove any traces that may be lingering on the rock. Don't use freshwater to do this as it may kill some of the other life on the rock.
Even though the bubble algae will not harm the anemone now, if it builds up to plague proportions (very easy to do in a small tank btw), it may end up causing the anemone to wander around the tank looking for a clear spot.
At the very, very least your tank will end up looking unsightly. And once the tank is infested with the algae, it will be hard work to clear it up.
Best advice I can give you? Take care of this now!

Good luck!

[cocoa_pleco]

Its spreading at a good pace. Remember about those 5 long white stringy things coming out of the LR i was talking about? the bubble algae is on there too.

[novice]

what type of bubble algea is it theres a few types take a look
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[cocoa_pleco]

i think valonia is the best. Theres about 15 3" tall stacks of tightly packed light green round spheres