Heeeellp, Getting The Green Algae

[Twinklecaz]

In my new tank, so far just on the heater and a little on the glass. 125l tank with a tetratec ex1200, 2 x 20w lights that are on for 8 hours a day. Currently not dosing with anything but have TMC substrate.

My filter is cycled (cloned from my old one)and that and my new tank have been set up for almost 2 weeks. I've only noticed the algae today. What's causing it and how can I clear it up?

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Got a pic so we can see exactly what type of green algae it is?

 

[Twinklecaz]

I tried but it's not that clear. It came off very easily. It's hair rather than spotty.

 

[Ps3Steveo]

What's the flow like where the algae is?

 

[Twinklecaz]

My spray bar finishes just above where the algae is on the heater. Probably the plants next to it are the ones i cant really see swaying. I don't know how to tell with the glass at the front though? Do you think I don't have enough flow?

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Could be to little flow in that spot, spot dosing a little liquid carbon on to it will help then upping the flow in that area, also having a goat it with something like a toothbrush will help, if its hair algae then constantly harassing it helps too believe it or not lol.

 

[Twinklecaz]

lol thanks, will give it a go