Valonia

[andysgirl8800]

Just when you think everything is going so smoothly in your tank.....:frustrat::frustrat::frustrat: Off to get some emerald crabs now. :grumble:

 

[yote]

If it aint one thing its another.
You just THOUGHT this was a relaxing hobby.:wink:

 

[andysgirl8800]

I'll say this in complete honesty.....it is one of the most facinating hobbies I've ever participated in....both the good and the bad!

 

[Bifferwine]

If you only see a few of them, try removing them by hand! I get some bubbles now and then, but I just pluck them off.

 

[andysgirl8800]

I think I'm too afraid I'll pop one.

 

[chiqui bb]

Me too, andysgirl. I have about six of them on one rock and haven't had the courage to pick them off yet. I always wonder how the emerald crabs eliminate them without popping them. Anyone know how this works?

 

[andysgirl8800]

Yes, they detatch the bubble at its base, which doesn't pop it. Then they eat it from the inside out so they don't waste the spores.

 

[Chris_150G]

The bubbles are harder than you would think. I wait until they grow a while before grabbing them off. My crabs are too busy sitting around to get to them.

 

[Bifferwine]

My crabs are too busy sitting around to get to them.

Hahaha. Yeah that's how mine are too. When I first saw a few bubbles, I tossed in half a dozen emerald crabs. I see those guys everywhere EXCEPT where the bubble algae is, busilly picking on rocks that have nothing on them.

 

[koda_dad]

my purple tang I added ate everyone in my tank

Not sure if that is the norm or not... but...it saved me from cooking my rock.