red grape algae?

[william]

I noticed this small patch of growths this morning and as far as I can tell from searching google, maybe red grape algae? I've attempted to take a pictures with my phone but it's not the best quality. We recently had a bit of a heat wave in my area and the algae went crazy for about a week. Then I ran a cycle of red slime remover and kept my lighting off for about 4 days. End result-my Tank looks crystal clear and my algae is way down aside from these mystery growths.

 

[Waddi]

Looks like Red Bubble Algae.

Look at this vid to help you:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeqtPe3XukM]4 Ways to Remove Bubble Algae From Your Reef Tank - YouTube[/ame]

 

[william]

Thanks for the reply. If I'm not reefing and have no nems or corals, is this undesirable still? It looks cool and if it's not hurting anything I wouldn't mind letting it go.

 

[Waddi]

Well, it spreads really quickly, most consider it a pest and nuisance. With or without fish/coral.
It can really take over a tank in some cases, personally, I dont like the stuff, but each to their own.

 

[Kelz88]

its pretty until its covering and clogging everything in sight. -.- and trust me, it will

 

[william]

Thanks guys. Next water change is this weekend, I'll pop them off like the video showed

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Do you still have the problem? Take a look at this link, it might help you to reduce the algae.
https://www.livingreefs.com/lowest-...-hair-bubble-turf-and-slime-algae-t41398.html