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Best Bubble Algae solution

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What do you feel is the best way to combat bubble algae? Emerald Crabs? I've had bubble algae for a quite a while, removing the visible ones during water changes, but it's still been slowly spreading which is frustrating. There are always new bubbles growing and it's getting annoying and I'm ready to get some emeralds unless there are some other good solutions.
 
I've had really good success with an Emerald Crab. I manually worked at removing the larger bubble algae and let the Emerald Crab work on the rest. Within a few weeks it was virtually all gone. Note: this was in a 28gal tank. Hope this helps.
 
Mithrax (emeralds). Thought it is hit and miss, and they can be opportunistic carnivores, my money is on these guys. Both at home and at work, they have done wonders over and over again.
 
Diadema urchins. (Indo variety with neon orange or blue anus)
 
+1 for foxface ... I was reluctant to put one in the tank (they are slightly venomous) but he (it?) has done wonders. A veritable search and consume valonia machine, if you will.
 
They (foxface) go after other stuff (polyps, etc) once the algal source is depleted.
 
Dunno; maybe just not as appetizing as the coralline or something. Don't think I'm gonna add another and pretty sure I don't want to remove it either. :p
 
GreshamH said:
They (foxface) go after other stuff (polyps, etc) once the algal source is depleted.
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I don't doubt what you say but I have 2 of them that are model citizens. It is a risk for sure. That said, emeralds can have just as many downsides as well, especially as they get bigger.

Careful, manual removal is the key. Both emeralds and foxfaces in my experience don't seem to touch the larger ones, but if you can give them a headstart by manually removing, they can help control the inherent regrowth until it is ultimately under control.
 
Just had to remove one that ate all the nice zoas in a friends tank. left the ugly ones alone, bastard!!! RIP 5 polyp Captain America frag :(
 
seminolecpa said:
GreshamH said:
, but if you can give them a headstart by manually removing, they can help control the inherent regrowth until it is ultimately under control.
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+1

I think the longspine urchin is not optimal because often the sailors eyeballs are in spots they can't get into.


Oh yeah, anus.
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