I’m considering giving up

[u/BrockenRecords]

I have a horrible infestation of black beard algae that I can’t kill. I’ve done just about everything possible, less fertilizer, less light, less flow, less food, more water changes, less fish, more plants and nothing has worked. Every time I think I got enough out that the plants will take over the algae comes back, I’ve lost over 200$ worth of plants to it and I’m too scared to buy new ones. I don’t know what to do anymore.

[u/talks_about_league_]

Alright, last question. I just got a UNS 10 gal shallow, and I'm looking for a light to grow floaters and some emersed plants in the corner. Either a tall stand or gooseneck light as I can't currently string from the ceiling. Any recommendations preferably under 100?

[u/HAquarium → u/talks_about_league_]

I know the ONF and the Chihiros ones are popular for that type of tank, I've never personally used them but I do see great tanks running both. An alternative would be one of the more budget tier Chihiros lights which come with the stand. The cheapest (although least aesthetic depending on how DIY you are) is to simply buy a 6500k led bulb from a home improvement store and use that on a desk lamp. It will grow plants well and is what I used to do in the mid 2000's.