Some help needed to identify my algae

[kristap]

I've been trolling and searching trying to figure out what type of algae is looking to take over my tank. It's not as bas as all that, yet, but I'd like to stay on top of it and I'm not sure what exactly I'm dealing with .... then I'll ask for help with the 'dealing'

My nitrates are high (20-30ppm) but are coming down since have been doing weekly ~50% pwc. I have 96w on this 48g tank which is 'on' for 12hrs. The fish load is 10 tetras, 10 danios, 1 small pleco, 4 otos, 4 hatchets.

Any help is appreciated!

Beard or hair or ? algae on my green temples

hairy sword

this java fern is quite hairy and my java moss is a ball of gunk

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[gfink]

I think thread algae.

 

[Xzap]

It looks like 2 different types.. grab a piece of it and see if it will come off or if it's securely attached.
A good algae article

Thx,

dave

 

[gheitman]

Here is a link to an excellent article on algae and the ways to get rid of it.

http://www.aquaticscape.com/articles/algae.htm

With what appears to be thread algae like that found in your tank I would suggest getting an American-flag Fish.

 

[Toirtis]

Thread/hair algae....beard algae is darker, shinier, and thicker.

 

[kristap]

Thanks for the help - now to address getting rid of it