Algae id and how to get rid of it

[Beau_123]

What is this algae and what can I get or do to get rid of it so far I have been cutting it and removing it when it gets bad and it keeps coming back what can I do.

 

[Algebra309]

...That is an extensive algae problem. Um, do you have any idea what caused it? Are you leaving the light on 24/7 or something? Is the tank in direct sunlight?

 

[Beau_123]

...That is an extensive algae problem. Um, do you have any idea what caused it? Are you leaving the light on 24/7 or something? Is the tank in direct sunlight?

I don't know what caused it it might be my lights from what time to what time should I run them.

 

[ezy33]

Start with RO/DI water and check for and remove phosphates. Growing some other algae to remove excess nutrients. Old lights can cause excess algae. Reducing lighting time for a while until it's under control.

 

[Algebra309]

I don't know what caused it it might be my lights from what time to what time should I run them.

They should be running for about 8 hours a day. So they should be on in the evenings only.

 

[Daniel Fishy]

If the blind is letting in direct sunlight and that's we're the algae is at you will need to block the light coming in.

 

[Dyl1234]

Do you have any snails in the tank? If not I would put about 10 in their.