Algae battle tank

[Krisket]

I have a 5 gallon tank as an "extra" I was putting the fry from my guppies in there, but now only have a pair of platties which gave birth the day after I got them. I'm looking for a single plant to put in here to combat the algae.  It's not out of control. my other tank cleared up nicely after I added my last round of coop plants.  More and more ramshorn snails are appearing daily, but I will be removing them manually.  Just curious if anyone had experimented with single plants that can starve out the algae in the water. (I already reduced the light)

[Mmiller2001]

Hygrophila Polysperma.

[Guppysnail]

Hornwort can grow inches in days and sucks nutrients like mad. It also releases a chemical that deters algae from growing so it has more nutrients for itself. I use it in my fry tank. You can float it it stick in a decor or suction cup to the wall it does not grow roots but loves light and low current

[AnimalNerd98]

I have used Guppy Grass in my livebearer tanks in the past. It tends to grow really fast and really thick. 

You could also start some Pothos cuttings in water and use them as an emersed plant. They suck up excess nutrients like a sponge. 

[Krisket]

Thanks for the ideas.  Now I have to look these up and see where to get them from.

[Drew Schmidt]

On 7/19/2021 at 9:12 PM, Guppysnail said:

It also releases a chemical that deters algae from growing so it has more nutrients for itself. 

I had no idea this was a thing. That's pretty cool.