Trouble with algae

[graucow]

Hello, i have recently been having trouble with a major algae bloom in my tank. The algae is causing the tank water to turn green and despite doing many water changes and leaving the lights off for a bit I haven't been able to get rid of it. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[TMaier]

Water changes and less light. A uv light/pump will help too.

 

[V227]

Algae blooms are usually the result of water chemistry imbalances typical in new setups. Be patient, keep up your weekly WC schedule, and things will eventually level out.

 

[jeffruth]

I know of only a UV light to get rid of the green water fast (by fast I mean 4-7days depending), that's if you can't be patient like V227 suggests. Algae blooms are to much light or to much nutrients, or a combo of both.

Can you list your tank setup?? How long its been running etc.