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About Valonia (Bubble) Macroalgae

An algae that can often become a nuisance, here is information about the identification, care and cultivation of Valonia (Bubble) Macroalgae and other similar species related to this green algae group.

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About Bubble Algae - Valonia Species and Other Relatives
Your About Guides provide information about the identification, characteristics, and care of Bubble Macroalgae, Valonia species and others found in this green algae group.

About Reef Tank Janitors - True Crabs
Your About Guides profile true crabs of the Subphylum Crustacea - Class Malacostraca, which species are considered to be good algae eaters, as well as reef or non-reef safe.

Algae Control - Bubble, Valonia sp.
From The Creative Reefs site hosted by Tom Phillips, The Reef Guy, refer the the Bubble-Valonia section for information about the characteristics, control and removal of this species.

Emerald Green Crab Image & Info
From John Rice's Inverts Photo Gallery, a close-up snapshot and information about the Emerald Green Crab (Mithrax sculptus) that is said to eat Bubble Macroalgae - Valonia sp.

Red Sea/Indian Sailfin Tang Image & Info
From John Rice's Fish Photo Gallery, a close-up snapshot and information about the Red Sea or Indian Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardini) that is said to eat Bubble Macroalgae - Valonia sp.

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V. macrophysa Image
From an unidentifyable website, a photo image of Valonia macrophysa.

Valonia spp. Image & Info
From John Rice's Algae Gallery page, a close-up snapshot and general information about his Bubble Macroalgae - Valonia species.

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