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Old 02-10-2006, 10:17 PM
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Default Bubble algae

I have forever been battling with bubble algae. All my parameters are good, flow is good, barebottom, regular W/C's with RODI, and it just keeps coming back! I siphon them out, but they attach themselves so well that it is almost impossible not to pop some now and again.

I have no other problem algaes, and I am wondering if emerald crabs are the only efficient option. A search turned up little on the subject.

Thanks, Rich.
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