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Old 02-07-2007, 11:01 AM   #1
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green bubble algae


Does any1 out there know how to get rid of this pesky stuff.thanks

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Check this out, lots of good info:

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Had some luck with emerald crabs. Otherwise I remove any new ones by hand if its in area I can reach.
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Had some luck with emerald crabs. Otherwise I remove any new ones by hand if its in area I can reach.
If you do remove them by hand, make sure not to pop them or they will spread all over the tank though.
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If you do remove them by hand, make sure not to pop them or they will spread all over the tank though.
Yep, found that out the hard way. Using model airplane type plastic tongs now just small enough tip to get in most cracks/cranies in the rock.
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