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    Posted: April 18 2010 at 2:05pm

 
I have a strange infestation of nodule like things growing in a SPS.  I have attached a few pictures.  It does not seem to be killing off the coral yet but it is showing signs of stress.  If anyone can identify this stuff and give me some insight on if it is harmful and how to manage it, I would be very grateful.  They seem to be stuck to the coral and when I poked one it is full of water


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The pictures didn't come up, but it could be bubble algae?  If it is I would recommend trying not to pop as they release spores and will multiply quicker.  It can overgrow the corals over time.  I have some in my 30 gallon that I just remove by hand every so often.
 
 
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Try pictures again plz  Make sure you resize pic's first

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Thanks.  The re-size made it able to post.  They nodules are the blue bubble growths
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It looks like valonia to me.  You could try mythrax crabs.  If possible, you can also remove them by hand.

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Yep, pretty sure that is bubble algae. I have some emerald crabs that will eat that if you want one (or 2). 
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