Green Algae

[rossikey]

We have a small nano tank which has recently become overun with green algae..........as fast as we are getting rid of it....it re- appears....Can anyone shed anylight as to what it is........what is causing it ...and how we go about getting rid of it..........looks like really thick green grass all over sand bed, live rock and glass

not much stock in there being a nano.......

2 clowns
1 scooter
1 blue chromis
1 peacock wrasse

any help or advice would be greatly accepted as it is so unsightly to look at

 

[Danno]

How many gallons is this "nano"?

 

[afmo]

possibly hair algae, but would need a picture to confirm...


if it is hair algae, a few things can help you out. Cut down on light, frequent water changes, phosphate remover, vacuum substrate to remove detritus, and adding herbivores (Trochus, Nerite, and Astraea snails as well as some species of hermits) can all help to cut down on hair algae.... or the good ole fashioned reach in there and pull it out.... LOL

what is your nitrate reading btw?