Papa_Tanswered grow question 3 years ago Ummmm well what you have going on here is algae build up on the surface. This is caused by over watering or keeping the substrate too wet for too long.
The best thing to do is get a fork or a small rake or anything that can break up the top layer and cultivate the soil.
Let the substrate dry out a bit before giving more water to your plant.
I don’t see algae as a benefit or a problem. It just is there and says the soil is watered too much.
Anyway good luck friend 🤙