Need an ID please - Strange bubble things

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  1. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    Added this piece of LR today. It has two odd bubble type things on it. Any ideas??
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Looks like algae bubbles.
     
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  3. Marty

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    Do they get that big though? These suckers are bigger than peas. Almost marble sized.
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    In that case, Im not sure anymore. I havent seen pea or marble size bubbles before. Now Im doubting myself.
     
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  5. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    ;D

    Sorry, Luna. Don't want you to doubt yourself. You are probably right, but they do seem big. lol
     
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  6. aquaboy

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    Yep bubble algae. just pick it out and bounce on the floor......lol.....i think certain shrimp eat them? Im not sure tho.....
     
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  7. Marty

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    Thanks guys... Karma all around.
     
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  8. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Your always welcome, i have nothing better to do, being a 14 year old with the WHOLE week off!
     
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  9. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    awwwww................14....................I can almost remember those days:hehe: Chasing after girls, getting into trouble, those where the days. Enjoy it while you can AB, the yrs FLY by, before you know it, you'll be walking in my shoes. LOL
     
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  10. amcarrig

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    Yup, valonia (aka bubble algae). I've had some get as big as a golf ball. Emerald crabs will eat the small bubbles but the large bubbles will have to be removed gently. Take care not to pop the large bubbles when removing them or you'll release their spores into the water.
     
    amcarrig, Mar 18, 2008
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