Well... the problem is worse than I thought. Went in with a paper towel to wipe off the brown stuff, and I found some green algae in the tank, on the walls and on the rocks. So now diatoms and green algae?! I hadn't seen it before, so it was a shock. Then I checked out my floating breeder box which my betta is in until he heals, and it was covered in green algae too. It stinks. I took it out and cleaned it with hot water and a paper towel, no soap (even a newbie like me knows better). But the stuff is still in the tank and I can't wipe it all out.
What do I do? It's been cycling for over a month with no problem. I'm thinking water change, but how much? 25%? 50%? Also, what do I do to stop the algae? It's gross and I don't think my little corys will eat it
Also... Will I get sick at all if I touched the stuff? I don't think it'll hurt me, but I don't have gloves or anything.