Green hair algae question

[Striper83]

My question is about the green hair algae I have going on in my tank. I know the problem is caused by a imbalance of light, nutrients, and Co2 but when I get these parameters in balance will the algae die off on its own or will some manual / chemical removal of the algae be necessary to get rid of the algae that is now in the tank? 
thanks,

[Ken Burke]

I would try to remove it manually if you can.  My thinking: dying algae releases nutrients back into the water, slowing the cure.  

[Patrick_G]

I agree, with this type of algae manual removal can be necessary but it’s also pretty easy to do. It’ll stick to the bristles of a toothbrush, I’ve found that’s the best tool for removal. 
 

Edited January 17, 2022 by Patrick_G

[Ken Burke]

Yep, 1, 2, 3.  Clean as can be

[Mmiller2001]

You will have new healthy algae free growth. You will top, toss the lower portions and then replant the healthy tops. 

If it's a rosetta type plants, simple cut off the algae laden leaves and remove them.

[Ken Burke]

On 1/16/2022 at 7:44 PM, Mmiller2001 said:

You will have new healthy algae free growth. You will top, toss the lower portions and then replant the healthy tops. 

If it's a rosetta type plants, simple cut off the algae laden leaves and remove them.

Good point.  I was assuming the balance was corrected and the algae was on hardscape.  Removing effected leaves is a great option if possible. . 

[Striper83]

Thank you guys for your time and input. I’ll move forward with some manual removal and trimming of affected plants.

Thanks again 

[BETTA999]

the only way is to remove mannually but i put tetra alge control it killed it all but it also generates a lot of amonia and starts to reapear