algae in my tank

[Nautilus29]

Well I have what I think is hairy algae in my tank its green looks like grass on the walls and leaves of my tank and plants and then there are some long strands about 2 to 4 inches long, Anyone know how I can get rid of it, I try to clean it off my plants with my fingers but it grows back, I did A 50% water change on the tank a couple of days ago and I didn't add any ferts, but since I don't have any fish in the tank yet I've been adding ammonia to the tank.

I accidentally wrote this in Doug's thread lol so I had to rewrite it again.

[jbeining75]

What types of fish are in the tank Adam???? If it is a tetra tank you can get Red Cherry Shrimp and they will eat the green hair algae...

[smaug]

how are the nitrates and phosphates in your water?Also cut the amount of time your lights are on.If this is a new tank it is not uncommon to have an algae outbreak.I wouldnt add any shrimp or other inverts to your tank just yet ,wait till you are cycled totally.

[Nautilus29]

I dont have any fish in the tank, I just checked my nitrate and they are sky high, I havent checked it since I did that water change maybe 3 days ago but wow Thats my problem. My Phosphates are at 0, do you think I should do a water change?

[smaug]

I dont have any fish in the tank, I just checked my nitrate and they are sky high, I havent checked it since I did that water change maybe 3 days ago but wow Thats my problem. My Phosphates are at 0, do you think I should do a water change?
water changes are always good,unless of course that is where your nitrates are coming from,check your tap water as well.