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I did a 50% water change tonight. I didn't buy the test strips I'm going to have my water tested tomorrow at the pet shop. I have a bubble stick to aerate the water. The filter is an aqua tech power filter model 5-15 I believe. It came with the 10 gallon kit I bought.

I changed out about 35% of the water. I'm going to get the test strips tomorrow. Does the ammonia/nitrate level affect algae growth?

Besides the water change should I take the plants and wood out and wash them off?

I don't know on the levels. The fish seems ok and I have been almost feeding nothing at. I did a couple flakes and about 4 little blood worms. I know it's not from over feeding because it happened basically overnight. Thanks for any advice and help you can provide. I may change some water.

Ive had the filter running for two weeks.How long does it normally take? The water isn't too cloudy. I'm mostly concern about the sudden slimyness. 

Here are some photos of my tank

I set a up my new tank with filter, water, a few live plants and gravel and let the tank run for about two weeks before adding fish. I used Tetra Aqua Safe also before ever adding fish. After the two weeks The tank was clear, clean and algae free. Then I bought and added 7 neon tetras and two...