Hi everybody!
About a month ago, i saw some green hairy algae in my 40 gallon tank. I thought it was just, you know, some algae, so i cleaned it up and left it as it was. In a few days, i saw more than there was at first, and pretty soon, like in 5 days, my whole tank was covered up in green hairy( and i mean HAIRY!!) algae, from top to bottom. All the sides are covered with it, and even some is on the lamps( the hood). I tried several times to clean it up, use a siphon, change water, use a sponge, and i turned out the lights for almost a week to make the algae stop growing. I dont think its due to excess of light, but it might be, anyway, i am frustrated
my tank looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years, and please, anyone who can help, can they please please please give me some advice and info??
I am afraid my fish and plants will die, if not taken care of soon!

About a month ago, i saw some green hairy algae in my 40 gallon tank. I thought it was just, you know, some algae, so i cleaned it up and left it as it was. In a few days, i saw more than there was at first, and pretty soon, like in 5 days, my whole tank was covered up in green hairy( and i mean HAIRY!!) algae, from top to bottom. All the sides are covered with it, and even some is on the lamps( the hood). I tried several times to clean it up, use a siphon, change water, use a sponge, and i turned out the lights for almost a week to make the algae stop growing. I dont think its due to excess of light, but it might be, anyway, i am frustrated
my tank looks like it hasnt been cleaned for years, and please, anyone who can help, can they please please please give me some advice and info??
I am afraid my fish and plants will die, if not taken care of soon!