algae problem

[eja206]

hi all
i have been doing a little internet research, but also thought i would post here, as in the past i have had helpful and speedy responses!
i have green algae growing on the front glass of my tank. it doesn't come off when i scrape it.
i have been making an effort to turn the lights on less, but have had no effect so far...
any suggestions? i have read it's not harmful, but it gets on the way of me seeing the fish!

 

[WhiteDevil]

got any algae eaters?

how close to sunlight is the tank?

 

[eja206]

well i think it must get a little direct sunlight...
i have 2 weather loaches and a borneo sucker. they do like veggies and things, but i guess you couldnt call them algae eaters... the sucker doesnt go near the bright green algae

 

[John Hutch]

My advice would be to look into Pleco's and Ottocinclus fish. They eat algae but you may need to research what kinds they eat.

 

[Joker741]

Check these out:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f25/rare-freshwater-nerites-plus-shrimp-so-cali-116533.html

EDIT: Just saw you were in the UK, might see if you can get them there.

 

[eja206]

thanks very much for that list, have been researching them and most are available easily in the uk. think i am going to go for a zebra snail!
thanks again!