Algea issues

[Bbush]

algae keeps overtaking the plants in my tank. Any suggestions other than just rubbing it off the leaves. That didn't seem to work so well.

 

[boadams87]

Which kind of algae is it? I just had a bout if black hair!!

 

[Atxpunx]

Do you have a picture of the algae? What type of lights do you have and how long are they running in your tank? For a temporary solution, excel will help keep it at bay while you find the true source of your algae. Also, what type of ants are being affected?

 

[Bbush]

It looks brown on my plants. I will get a pic later. I have Anubius, hornwort, and some waxy plant that it has pretty much killed. I have 2 crappy fixtures on top of my tank (56 gallon column). The tank is 2 feet tall. One is a 40 watt perfecto and the other has two of those curly bulbs. They are pretty old (50 watt). Lights on from 12-3 and again from 6-10. Also, I have been using flourish after weekly pwc.

 

[Bbush]

Best pic I have at the moment.

 

[Bbush]

Starts brown. Turns plants black!