[zoparrat]

I seem to have a major algae problem! These annoying hair like algae really took off in the last few days. I saw the beginnings of them in about 4 days ago and they really just took over the whole tank. What happened? What can I do to get rid of them?

http://imgur.com/a/ztY7j

 

[zoparrat]

Info on my tank:
My planted 5g tanks levels are: pH:6.5, Ammonia,NO2-,NO3- 0ppm. KH=1dKH, GH=2dGH, water temp 76F.
These values practically match my tap water levels; pH is a touch lower in the tank. Fluval plant stratum. Plants (cabomba, anubias and some micro swords) added around 3 weeks ago. A few bladder snails that came with the plants. Introduced a male betta a week ago.
I don't know what my CO2 levels are; I don't have a CO2 setup and I'm not dosing. 6 hour photocycle with fugeray planted+.

 

[zoparrat]

How long has this tank been up for? You have 0 nitrates, and you need to raise your kh up. You have almost no ph buffer in that tank.

A little over 4 weeks. How do I raise my kH? and to what range? 6ish?