Bubble Algae

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  1. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Hi John!

    Are there any critters besides emerald crabs that eat bubble algae?

    Thanks! :)
     
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  3. johnmaloney

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    They tend to have more drawbacks than the emeralds. A rabbitfish would probably work for you, scribbled/scrawled? (I always forget which is the right common name and the one I use but it is one of those and the other doesnt exist) are usually good bets there. They require some special care because their fins can be poisonous to some degree.
     
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    Thanks for the quick response! Do emeralds tend to just go after fish if they aren't finding enough algae to eat? I'm so worried about my fish!
     
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    I learned a long time ago that there is no reasoning with crabs, or trying to understand their psychology. :)

    As far as mithrax go, they are usually well behaved, with some exceptions rather than the other way around if it helps.
     
  6. kcbrad

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    K. Thanks so much John! Do you sell them?! I'll go look on your website.

    Thanks again!
     
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    not usually, i may sell some in next week, but it isnt a regular item. i have one adult ruby mithrax that is well behaved, you could have him if you wanted.
     
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  9. kcbrad

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    How big is he? Ruby sounds more appealing to me than green. lol And he likes his bubble algae?
     
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    he hasnt had it in awhile so i am not 100% to be honest. he eats other algae though for sure
     
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  11. kcbrad

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    K. Let me think about it and I'll PM you soon and let you know!! Thanks again for the help!

    P.S. I hope you're feeling better!
     
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