Heavy Algae Due To Too Much Light

[Chris Wright]

I had my 'well planted' Edge Tank in the conservatory and it got far too much natural light and all the plants got covered in a thick fur of Algae. I've now moved it into a quite dark corner inside and want to know if the plants will need to be replaced or will they recover? They all seem well rooted. I have almost no Nitrates and no Nitrites. PH is around 8.
Chris

 

[ian]

what kind of algae is it?

http/www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_freshwater_algae.php

 

[Chris Wright]

what kind of algae is it?

http/www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_freshwater_algae.php

Thick mid-green furry covering like a blanket over all leaves that won't run off betwen finger and thumb.
Chris

 

[waterdrop]

If you are very slow and patient you can use a sponge that fits in your hand and has a little bit of bite to it and perhaps work the algae off the leaves if they are not tiny leaves. WD

 

[Chris Wright]

If you are very slow and patient you can use a sponge that fits in your hand and has a little bit of bite to it and perhaps work the algae off the leaves if they are not tiny leaves. WD

Thanks, I tried rubbing it off and it was much tougher than that. I've now trimmed off the worst leaves as unsaveable, and hope that new leaves will grow.

 

[Truck]

Increase circulation and water changes, remove as much algae is possible and then do 50% water changes every few days for a few weeks, for increasing circulation you could upgrade the pump in the filter if the unit allows or you could add a small power head, also cutting the light down to 4 hours a day will help.