I like it! Pretty betta! I would call it light- medium planted allowing for growth. Almost like Italian formal gardens, very symmetrical.
How long are your lights on? I'd try no more than 7 or 8 hours, algae love long days. I agree Excel can help with many algae forms, but not diatoms IME. Diatoms should go away soon but if it bugs you, you can gently wipe off the most affected leaves with your fingers before a water change. WCs are also a good time to dose Excel. When the water level is low squirt (w/ syringe) a "tank's worth" right onto the hair or other alga then refill. My hairgrass was especially prone to it...but I didn't have co2.
The new stauro growth looks good! But as said, keep an eye on the swords. Some stay smallish (Tropica is 1)...but yours don't look like them. It is possible to sort of "bonsai" them for a while, roots will likely grow large. But you can remove too tall of leaves...for a while.
You can also try moving your light toward the front of the tank for the stauro & HG, anubias &, to some extent, the swords can do with a bit less. Is the lego light support sturdy?...kids, pets & klutzes like me might need something safer. Just a thought, lol.
How long are your lights on? I'd try no more than 7 or 8 hours, algae love long days. I agree Excel can help with many algae forms, but not diatoms IME. Diatoms should go away soon but if it bugs you, you can gently wipe off the most affected leaves with your fingers before a water change. WCs are also a good time to dose Excel. When the water level is low squirt (w/ syringe) a "tank's worth" right onto the hair or other alga then refill. My hairgrass was especially prone to it...but I didn't have co2.
The new stauro growth looks good! But as said, keep an eye on the swords. Some stay smallish (Tropica is 1)...but yours don't look like them. It is possible to sort of "bonsai" them for a while, roots will likely grow large. But you can remove too tall of leaves...for a while.
You can also try moving your light toward the front of the tank for the stauro & HG, anubias &, to some extent, the swords can do with a bit less. Is the lego light support sturdy?...kids, pets & klutzes like me might need something safer. Just a thought, lol.