Just air bubbles...or something more?

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    haha. Yeah, I don't know anyone else, personally who in this hobby. That idea would fly. ::)
     
    Seano Hermano, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I love my creativity :)

    but ik what you mean no one really comes in my house thats in the hobby, so you can just pull little things off like that every now and then
     
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  3. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    I could be wrong, but it looks like bubble algae to me. If it is you dont want to disturb it, or you'll end up with a tank full.
     
    dees reef, Jan 17, 2011
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  4. SushiGirl

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    Just air bubbles. Put air bubbles in an upside down glass, and they'll gather together LOL.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Nah, bubble algae is usually shades of green to greenish-black. This is just "clear". I can see the reflection of the sandbed when I look at the bottom side of the "bubble".

    lol. Thanks Sushi-girl. I guess it was just "moving" because of the water flow in the tank?
     
    Seano Hermano, Jan 17, 2011
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  6. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    They really look like air bubbles to me.

    They are in groups because that's where your water flow is taking micro bubbles and where they end up getting stuck under the rock.
     
    rocketmandb, Jan 18, 2011
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    It probably is just bubbles. But I have no equipment on the tank at all. Just powerheads.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jan 18, 2011
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  8. malac0da13

    malac0da13 Torch Coral

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    The bubbles could be from when you put the rock in or from algae too. I still find pockets of air when I baste my rock.

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    malac0da13, Jan 18, 2011
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  9. Seano Hermano

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    Yeah, I think am going to pop one. If it is just air/water then I'll get the rest. It's bugging me. lol.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jan 18, 2011
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  10. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    I get them when I do water changes and the top rocks get exposed. I just blow them away with the turkey baster when I feed.
     
    SushiGirl, Jan 18, 2011
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