Algae will not disappear

[Ilovefish]

I have quite a bit of brown algae in my 29 gallon. It has been set up for 10 months. I do have a pleco in there, but he just can't keep up with the algae. I cleaned the algae off everything, but it comes back really fast. I do have some white rocks in the tank and they are turning brown. Any ideas anyone? Thanks!

 

[bluerose]

If you have a lot of light, you'll likely have algae. Sort of how it goes.

You could try adding ottos or shrimp if you want algae-munchers-- or reducing your lights (wattage or time), doing more frequent PWCs to keep nitrates down, etc.

Is the tank planted? If not you could also try a blackout.

 

[buddha_red]

if you dont mind post your water test results. I think of fuel when i hear the word algae. light,wish waste,over feeding ect

 

[Ilovefish]

Thank you! I will post my water test results ASAP.