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Why is this a problem?
Fast growing plants compete with algae for food therefore an aquarium with healthy plants should have less algae.
If there is a severe water quality problem algae can grow to the extent where it covers plants and
suffocates them. In these cases it is best to remove the plants and replace them when the aquarium is in better condition.
For more information see:
planting your aquarium
How do I get clear water again?
Use a Reef One cleaning pad to wipe algae away from the sides of the aquarium. The algae will then be trapped in the filter cartridge.
Keep an eye on the filter cartridge - as the sponge gets dirty remove it and wash it under the tap. By keeping it clear it will continue to trap the algae.
Carry out a series of partial water changes. Continue until the water is clear.
Do not replace all of the water in the aquarium as this will cause worse problems
For more information see:
cleaning your aquarium