How to deal with Valonia Bubble Algae

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JEREMY GAY
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Bubble algae is one of the most persistent pests of mature reef aquaria, overgrowing corals, weir combs, and wave pumps if left unchecked. Newbies often report surprise when they first find the small, bottle green, glassy balls as it’s something else that’s new and has appeared, that wasn’t there before. But it can seriously reduce the flow of wave makers when attached to the inlets and outlets, can block weirs, and even cause floods. It comes in with corals, will thrive in any saltwater conditions, and can plague reef aquaria. Bubble algae needs to be got rid of.

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