algae problem hair algae of sorts

[oldon]

Hi guys in the pic below is my nano planted project. Plants are growing great as u can see. But have algae problem any tips or hints. Be a nightmare to fish out. Theres a colony of red cherry shrimp. About 100 and a 2 inch female bristle nose pleco. What type of algae is it.

 

[Andrew McFadden]

I cant see it very well it just looks like a big glob. Is it little black hairs ?

 

[aqua_chem]

What's your tank setup?

 

[Rivercats]

That looks like staghorn algae to me. Is it greyish in color?

 

[oldon]

Here's a better pic I hope.

 

[Catfish Lover]

What's your lighting? Hair algae is always going to be a lighting (intensity) issue not being in balance with fertilizer. Try reducing light duration to see if that helps first.

 

[oldon]

Will do. I'll run the lights only 6 hour's a day. For a few weeks see how we go. Thanks. Lighting on 10-12 hours a day at the moment.