hair algae

Hello, I have a dreadful hair algae problem that I have been attempting to fight off, but it looks like it is still trying to grow. Details about my aquarium: Tank size- 10 gal, divided with a safety zone for heater and filter Filtration- Internal filter with sponge media in the middle and...

So I've let my algae get a little out of control, so I'm reducing how long I keep the light on drastically. If this works, I am somewhat worried about dying algae actually causing an ammonia spike. Does this happen? Also, I think less ammonia will be processed by the plants, but it is a...