blue green algae

[tony cank]

I have 1 of my Tropical tanks developing blue/green algae it is clinging to all the live plants and dead bits of algae are on the bottom. Has anyone any Idea how to irradicate it Help !!

 

[ryan]

I had this in one of my tanks, it is the most annoying form of algae I have come across. After several months I finally got rid of it by turning the lights off and covering the tank in a blanket for nearly two weeks. If you have live plants it is a good idea to remove these first, as they will die without light, if you have another tank you can keep them in there temporarily.

 

[Bangin]

Poor water circulation can lead to BGA. Perhaps you can turn the filtration up an notch and fix the problem.