Algae Destruction. 55 Gallon Tank

Hello all,

I had a beautiful 55 planted tank and it now has been completely and irreparably overgrown with black algae. When the fish in there finally die ( I am still happily taking care of them) I want to know what I can do to eliminate all signs of algae. My current idea is just running bleach through the entire system total scorched earth.

 

That would work. But if that doesn’t maybe you could drain the tank and just scrape it all off? Beautiful tank BTW and nice fish. Are those mollies?

 

They’re Parkinson’s rainbow fish and thanks for the comment