Algae Problem
Hello Bru...
Algae growth is typical in new tanks. The plants, fish, bacteria, etc. are trying to work together to make a stable water chemistry and the nutrients you put into the tank when you feed your fish and plants can be a little too much. Dissolved food in the water makes a great environment for all kinds of algae to thrive.
While you're waiting for the water properties to settle, you can just scrape the front of the tank, so you can see into it. If algae isn't that bad, then just gradually reduce the amount you feed. Fish don't need to be fed more than a couple of times a week and just what they'll eat in a minute or so. The same with the plants. A little liquid a couple of times a week, is all most aqaurium plants need. If you feed more, then algae will grow.
Start changing out half the tank water every week and that will remove extra nutrients in the water. Plus, you won't have to worry about toxins building up. The water will always be safe for your fish and plants.
Feed just a little and do the water changes and in a few weeks the visible algae will be gone.
Just a couple of thoughts.
B
I have vacuumed it up a couple of times but it just comes right back. here are some pics:
