Algae... help?

[DreaminginBlue]

So... I have brown and green algae in my tank. No clue what to do. It's been cycling for a little over a month. Just appeared recently, smells awful when I wipe it out with a paper towel. Cory cats don't seem interested in eating it, not sure if they would or not.
Lights- I have no clue. Tank was a kit with no real explanation of the lights or anything.
What should I do? Water change?
Please help.
I'm exhausted and I don't know what I should do. It's been a long day of trying to scrub algae off plants and glass and rocks and worrying about my fish.
Maybe I worry too much, but I don't want to mess up and hurt my fish.

 

[lanasfishies]

I would get another algae eater or invest in snails.

 

[DreaminginBlue]

Sigh... was hoping it wouldn't come to that, but I'll try it. Thanks for the advice. How many algae eaters and what kinds would I want for a 26 gallon?

 

[enksr71]

I'd say clown pleco and just 1

 

[DreaminginBlue]

Okay, thanks. Would he be fine with my Cory cats, platy, and candy cane tetras?