Hairy weblike growth

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    Guys I have a type of algae in my tank. I don't think it's BBA, but might be wrong... Photos will follow tonight (at work now). It's on the edge of my Valis leaves, filter outlet and on the rocks in my tank. Hairlike growth that looks like spider web's threads.

    It is a PFP planted tank with a Boyu 6400K 30W light in a 450mm Boyu Cube. Tank is a 60L. 8hr light period. Bio filter in the back with sponge, bio rings (med and small). Tank temp is 24deg. 7,4PH, zero on the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

    5 tetras in there. Have 6 more guppies that is in quarantine that will join them shortly. Plants is the following: 1 Windelov, about 18 Valis plants, guppie grass floating, and some moss.

    How do i get rid of this?
     
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    google staghorn algae?
     
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    Thanks @Zoom. Will check it out...
     
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    possible over feeding?
     
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    ok any suggestions on to how to get rid of this. Flourish excell? I dont have a CO2 setup and will not have one in the near future... Any quick fixes?
     
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    It all depends on what algae it is.
     
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