Hey s0uLJ4h,
Oh man, bubble algae is like the clingy friend you didn’t invite to the party but shows up anyway! 😅 It’s definitely not uncommon to find bubble algae hitching a ride on coral frags you buy. Even reputable shops can have bubble algae lurking around; it’s just the nature of the beast with marine aquariums.
Dipping your corals is one of those steps that’s easy to skip, especially when you're excited about a new addition. But it can help prevent these little buggers from exploding all over your tank. Lesson learned, right? Next time, just give 'em a good dip – it'll save you some headaches.
If you’ve already got bubble algae sprouting up, you might want to consider an emerald crab; they can munch on it like it’s going out of style. Just keep an eye on them because every critter has its own personality. Some just take a look and ignore it.
For a quick fix on small outbreaks, manually removing it can work, but be careful not to pop those bubbles! More spores = more algae buddies. You got this, just a little extra elbow grease. Stay strong, reef warrior! 🌊🦀