MShepard40

The Hygger is the only light, the left side of the tank had been shaded by the floaters until right before I took the photos. I would think that any indirect light from the window would cause a more somewhat even growth of algae, or more dense growth on the side facing it. Any other lights would be indirect artificial light, inconsistent and would light the tank evenly across the front. I already know the light for the tank fed the growth, the pattern makes it easy enough to figure that out. I just don't know how to get it back under control lol. It is on the plants as well, mostly the Amazon sword on the right, the left, shaded one, has very little by comparison. This is a great idea! I will probably pick some up soon. The only scraper I have right now is a normal metal razor and I'm worried it would cut the seal at the corners of the tank. I'm just trying to sort out how to prevent such explosive growth in the future, now. I wish I could agree, and you could still be right. Just with the growth being on the opposite side of the tank from the window, the Hygger is the only thing that makes sense. I am probably going to cover all sides but the front once I get it cleaned out, though. Just in case.

I wouldn't think so. There's an outlet near by that has a tiny green led light on it, but I don't think that would do it.

Perhaps a little, but no direct light at all. It's roughly 8' from the window and the denser algae growth is on the opposite side of the tank as the window.

Please ignore the olive oil in the background lol, the tank is on our kitchen counter at the moment. I have had this tank for a few months now, and recently got the Hygger full spectrum light, which I think is when this started. I had been having issues setting up the DIY schedule on it, so left it on it's other day/night cycle that includes blue light at night times. I've heard that blue light can cause algae growth to boom, but I did not expect this! Water tests fine, and the Betta I had in it seemed fine as well *I have moved him to his other tank for the time being now*, but I would really like to get this under control. It has taken root mostly on the right side(more light exposure) and has completely covered the Amazon Sword on that side. Is there a way to treat this issue without potentially killing the plants inside? I only have a few mystery snails in it at this time, but was thinking about maybe getting a couple Oto's and some shrimp for it, but I have no idea if it's too late for that. Please help? TIA

Hello all! Just started my first fresh water aquarium with live plants! Looking for any tips, and confirmation on something. Is it really about as easy as using the liquid fertilizer once a week? Below is a screen grab of what I've ordered that will be the beginning of a new home for a Betta fish.