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    Posted: November 25 2003 at 12:09pm

My tank is now 3 months old and I am getting these black, hard, snail-like "bubbles" growing on the live rock!  What are they and how do I get rid of them?  Do I want to get rid of them?

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They seem to be a silver black (not a dark green?) and they are shiny.  thanks



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Those are probably bubble algae. The larger ones you want to dislodge (without breaking them) and remove from your tank. The smaller ones can be eaten by emerald (green) crabs. I think the last recommendation I saw was one of those guys per 25 gallons?
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Are they black or dark green?  If black, I can't help.  If green it's probably bubble algea (valonia).  It can grow to plague porportions if left unchecked.  Either pick it off manually or some have luck with emerald crabs eating it.
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