Bubble Algae on Powerhead

[new2reef]

This is weird, but I have bubble algae growing on the vents in the cover of my Hydor Evo PH. I guess it's anchored to the coraline.

 

I've manually removed the BA, scraped the area it was growing and washed it off. Anything else I can do to ensure it's gone? What about soaking in vinegar? I know that removes the coraline - would it help with the BA?

 

Thanks for any thoughts.

[peewee1467]

1.take the powerhead out

2. scrub it with a clean tooth brush

3. rinse it realllllly well

4. make sure there isnt any bubble algae left on the powerhead

 

you should be good after that

 

make sure u dont have any more bubble algae in the tank. it its on pieces of rocks, take the rock out and do the same. if you arent to take the rock out, an emerald crab might help. just be careful not to pop the bubble algae in the tank or else itll release stuff that will spread it. goodluck

[new2reef]

1.take the powerhead out

2. scrub it with a clean tooth brush

3. rinse it realllllly well

4. make sure there isnt any bubble algae left on the powerhead

 

you should be good after that

 

make sure u dont have any more bubble algae in the tank. it its on pieces of rocks, take the rock out and do the same. if you arent to take the rock out, an emerald crab might help. just be careful not to pop the bubble algae in the tank or else itll release stuff that will spread it. goodluck

 

I took the PH out & tried to clean. Wasn't sure if a vinegar soak would do any good .

 

I also tried to remove a few BA on LR, but is hard since I can't remove LR from tank. Never sure if removal attempts do more good or harm. BA seems to not be spreading. Have Emerald Crab but not sure if it likes BA.

 

 

Thanks for response.

[joy13]

You can soak the powerhead in vinegar and it will also clean out the inside. Then let it run a few minutes in fresh water.

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/mrsaltwatertan...h/0/MeqtPe3XukM

[brandon429]

how does an animal eat the valonia and not pop it.

inside that sack is just water Im thinking or adding crabs should cause more valonia?