Dwarf hairgrass is a carpet species, so it provides some services that are only shared by other carpet species. Go ahead and youtube a couple of videos "dwarf hairgrass". A demanding but beautiful plant that makes some of the best carpets in the hobby is called Dwarf Hairgrass. Thread Starter; Scoutsfish . The water is at 23c I do 50% water change every week. Dwarf hairgrass is a widespread plant species and has a cosmopolitan distribution. Thank you very much. Some of the stems have began to bend downward into the substrate. I recently bought a clump of dwarf hairgrass on the internet and i was wondering if it is able to grow and spread out if i just put it in sand? The exposed tips of the hairgrass are bending towards the substrate? Membership on AQ is FREE. You can influence the production of more runners by adding nutrients, light, and carbon dioxide. Ok so I went to Wal-Mart and got these 20 watt CFL bulbs. Propagation of Dwarf Hairgrass is not really like other plants, here, you can’t cut and replant a stem to get a new plant. You can adjust the dosage higher or lower depending on plant mass and growth rate. It grows in the temperate, subtropical, and tropical zones of the world excluding Africa. This species uses runners to propagate and will spread out in a thick carpet of grass. Also don't know what your substrate is. Dwarf hairgrass is an interesting carpeting plant because even though the growth rate is quite fast, the maximum height is on the short side. It has spred a bit since planting but it is still very patchy and after a while the new shoots go brown and then die. Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Eleocharis Parvula Dwarf Hair Grass is a popular and easy to use foreground plant that can produce a grass like lawn of carpet. As a bonus, this also keeps your carpet (and substrate) clean, as well as hindering algae growth in between the hairgrass. Hey guys what is up this video is about some tips on how to grow dwarf hairgrass. Dwarf hairgrass, frustrations and sucesses. It is an attractive bottom covering plant with long light green grass-like leaves. Dwarf Hairgrass Care. Dwarf hairgrass is one of the easiest carpeting plants to grow. dwarf Hairgrass not spreading User Name: Remember Me? One of our favorite foreground plants, Dwarf hairgrass is the shorted of the eleocharis acicularis variety. How to work with TC plants. The Dwarf Hairgrass plant, also known as the Eleocharis acicularis, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. Because the dwarf hairgrass plant is so hardy, it will hold up well to a variety of conditions. It's not dying, neither is is spreading. Thanks a lot! - Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and absorb nutrients from water that are derived from fish waste. It is an attractive bottom covering plant with long light green grass-like leaves. Dwarf hairgrass can be found on the banks or edges of slow-moving rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, and swamps. Also known as "Dwarf Hairgrass", this plant grows quickly and is used frequently amongst expert level freshwater aquarium hobbyists. Propagation: Dwarf hairgrass produce runners that can be used for propagation. Sedges form tufts of long, thin foliage and spread slowly when sited in full sun. How to work with TC plants. Carex morrowii grows 12 inches and is evergreen. I was just looking for foreground plant and not a carpet. - Photo are not actual plant you get but they are some sample of our stock. Growing Dwarf hairgrass in a coarse gravel substrate You can grow dwarf hairgrass in a coarse substrate such as gravel, but there are a couple of things to consider: The hairgrass will have a slightly harder time to form a carpet in gravel, as its runners won’t spread as easily as … I've heard conflicting reports. Therefore, it takes time or completely refuses to thrive underwater. Dwarf Hairgrass not spreading. Short how to on how I plant DHG Dwarf Hair Grass and what works for me. Well, the title basically says it all. - Your plants are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. This is probably because of the fact that a lot of this plant is grown emersed (above the water surface) in the market. Jun 2, 2014. Good for you! AlyeskaGirl. Because dwarf hairgrass grows in such an aggressive manner, it will produce regular runners that will spread out among your tank. It is going CRAZY. Known for being an aquatic grass, Dwarf Hair Grass features thin, bright green blades that spread horizontally by sending out runners. This plant can grow to heights around 6 inches. This species is amphibious, and will thrive either partially or fully submersed. I understand if it won't carpet. Moreover, the pH and temperature should also not exceed the set limit. The spectrum isn't right for freshwater plants. It originates from North America, but it is planted all over the world. It is going CRAZY. For the water’s pH and hardness, it should be between 6.5 and 7.5 pH and 2 to 10 KH. Indefinite BAN of Shrimp Sales on AQ w.e.f. LinkBack: Thread Tools: Display Modes: 02-01-2009, 03:42 PM #1 perrycus . We have decided to disallow the sales, giving and trading of shrimp through AQ from Monday, 20th Aug 2012 onwards until further notice. We definitely have some plant experts here, but I'm not one of them I will share that from what I know, growing carpeting plants requires a balance of Co2, lighting and fertilizers. Am I expecting too much to soon? Welcome to Aquatic Quotient! HI Alex. Thanks again. I have a 10 gallon and I'm currently running 58 watts, co2, and seachem flourish. I'm kicking myself for buying those expensive bulbs a few months back. - Photo are not actual plant you get but they are some sample of our stock. When you plant your dwarf hairgrass, start by coating the bottom of your aquarium in substrate. - Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and absorb nutrients from water that are derived from fish waste. I bought 3 pots of dwarf Hairgrass. Dwarf Hair Grass, Eleocharis Parvulus Mini Dwarf Hair Grass is an extremely popular and easy to keep foreground aquarium plant that produces a grass-like lawn when provided with optimal conditions. I bought some dwarf hairgrass a couple weeks ago for my 29 gal planted ... As for the uprooting i've found them to have shallow roots and easily uprooted if not established/spread before adding fish. We hope you have found AQ to be useful and informative. Here it is planted in a dirted tank with a fine white sand cap. The more spread it starts, the faster it carpets. Check out the stickies in the Fertilizer forum. It is naturally distributed in almost all parts of the world. - Your plants are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. and dwarf mondo grasses (Ophiopogon) are technically not grasses but are often used in gardens as perennial ornamental grasses. Generally, these runners deploy though the substrate and thereby accelerate the growth and spread of the plant. If you have not already done so, register and join our community of Aquarium addicts. It easily and quickly adapts to new growing conditions and habitats. I found it to be much too heavy, dense, and granular. If you do, and you would like to get more interaction with aquarium hobbyists (i.e. I've had my dhg in the tank about 2 to 3 weeks and it's already spreading and throwing out runners like crazy. It is entirely possible that the Dwarf Hairgrass that you bought from the market is not growing in your tank. Let's say I left it in a clump like it is In the pots. Probably the fluval 13W one. This video also applies to other Eleocharis variations. I am hoping to create a nice carpet in this aquarium. But this time, i would really like to have a wall of dwarf hairgrass in the back while the rest of the tank will be (hopefully) carpeted with cubas. Alright. I now believe I am on the right track. Rivieraneo. Compatible Fish Species. My 2 cents. Password: Register: Fertilator: Plant Finder: Algae Finder: User Manual: Calendar: Mark Forums Read: Advertise: New to Planted Aquariums Don't know where to begin? It is better suited to larger tanks, as it does have a tendency to small. I'm using Seachem's Flourite Black Sand, and have planted Seachem Flourish Tabs at the base of the plant. If you get blocked as a "spammer" while registering please come back to this page and read this post. That’s why it’s important to continually trim the plant quite often to stimulate horizontal growth, forcing the growth outwards, not upwards. I have a 5 gal i'm taking down soon.. It is very bright. Member. So I have dwarf hair grass in 3 tanks--I love the stuff, when it works. How long does dwarf hair grass take to spread? Oh I didn't have CO2 until today (DIY method), and I add TetraPlant FloraPride every other week or so. I bought a pot of hairgrass to plant in my newly converted planted tank. Choose a soil solution with small granule sizea soil solution with small granule size, as these will be easier for the dwarf … By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. Under the right conditions, it may even grow as fast as 2 inches per month. I inject co2 and fertilise with aquarium plant food fertiliser. Hairgrass Dwarf (Eleocharis acicularis ) Mat (10"x10") Rating Required Select Rating 1 star (worst) 2 stars 3 stars (average) 4 stars 5 stars (best) Name Could also be slow growth from lack of co2 injection. These need to be supplied on a regular basis, not just once a week. You need macro fertilizers. post #3 of … Water – Keeping the water at appropriate levels is absolutely necessary for keeping your plant happy and healthy. This will appear once only per visit to AQ. The hairgrass is in a tank with low-medium light and it is healthy, but it isn't spreading very fast. Dwarf hairgrass growth rate is fairly fast, and this is a plant that can grow up to around 6 inches in height in a matter of months. Well, Eleocharis acicularis and Eleocharis parvula are – and both are sold under the “hairgrass” or “dwarf hairgrass” moniker. Commo I bought a little pot of Dwarf Hairgrass about a month ago and it hasn't started spreading at all. Under the right conditions, it may even grow as fast as 2 inches per month. Tank specs: 60cm x 30cm x 36cm CO2: 2 bps up-aqua inline diffuser on solenoid timing same with lights Temp: 26-28C fan cooled Lighting: 2 x up-aqua pro-led-z-20 8hrs daily Substrate: ANS Planta green label http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...Specifications, http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...journal-4.html, http://www.aquariumfertilizer.com/in...pyj8ae2n9whqei. We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. Sold as approximately 1/2" bare root plug. I noticed how other people have a layer of organic soil on the bottom and then a layer of sand, but is is ok if i dont have the organic soil? Many hobbyists approach the planting wrong and that’s absolutely essential for successful growth. - Foreground Plant, but will also carpet across the substrate. If you are not doing EI method with regular large water changes, then just follow the Lushgro bottle dosage recommendations for a start. This should encourage more views and interaction. It oxygenates the water, helps to control nitrate levels and remove pollutants. They just go up like normal grass. 2. After it’s established, it will spread on its own. The more light this plant gets, the less energy it will focus on vertical growth and the more it will try and spread horizontally. YMMV: First, I tried and failed many times and I now attribute that to incorrect substrate. Some say the temp rating is bogus and I should go with lumens whereas others say that color temp is everything... get a refund? First, make sure when you plant DHG that you break the clump into as many mini clumps as you have the patience for. Will dose flourish weekly. Would it be okay? I've got Dwarf Hairgrass under medium-high light and its spreading slowly. It needs high enough light to spread and not grow up towards the light. Start dosing macro fertilizers. Remove plants from packaging. Dwarf hairgrass is available as a barefoot, potted plant or on our favorite for instant gratification a coco fiber mat. I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 of those 50/50 actinic 10000K bulbs. But if you want to put in the time, effort, and – occasionally – money, the results are phenomenal. actinics are meant for reef aquariums. Getting as much CO2 and nutrients to the Hairgrass is vital to get that explosive growth for the carpet. Those were great links. With the right care, this plant will cover the substrate in tank but will be tough to grow it without CO2. It can be found in places ranging from North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Pretty much any species of small to medium-sized fish will be fine in a tank with hairgrass. As a small plant, dwarf hairgrass can be grown in tanks as small as ten gallons. When it comes to fish, Dwarf hairgrass is not as appetizing as some broad-leafed and tender species, so it tends not to be on the menu. Dwarf Hairgrass. Am I expecting too much to soon? Join Date: Jan 2009. But this time, i would really like to have a wall of dwarf hairgrass in the back while the rest of the tank will be (hopefully) carpeted with cubas. You should expect a small dwarf hairgrass plant to grow by at least 1 inch per month. Maybe it's user error but I can handle criticism. Therefore, they are quite short compared to other aquatic plants. Dwarf hairgrass care is pretty simple and straightforward. The plant grows in brackish waters, bogs and in humid alkaline soils. Benefits of Dwarf Hairgrass. But how do I get the Dwarf Hairgrass spreading without algae taking over first? + light. Dwarf grasses, particularly, can give you a lot of punch in your beds without taking up a lot of space. Pics of : Dwarf Hairgrass Not Carpeting. Thanks. Dwarf Hairgrass is a great plant for beginners and seasoned aquarium keepers alike. AQ will of course preserve the links back to your blog. As it is absolutely convenient to grow and maintain, and it is also easy to place by yourself. 3 days ago. This is even more true if you’re using CO2: Dwarf Hairgrass has explosive growth in CO2 and high light. Re: dwarf hairgrass stop spreading! Dwarf hairgrass a guide to growing dwarf hairgrass care guide carpet how aquarium forum proper way to grow dwarf hair grass. If AQ is down, go to our Facebook page for status updates. The dwarf hairgrass have lots of different uses. However, manipulating the process is not as easy as it is with some aquatic plant species. Eleocharis acicularisis an excellent aquarium plant for the foreground areas. This plant is really like an aquatic grass, with thin stalks growing from roots that spread horizontally by sending our runners. I am trying to confirm what species of Hairgrass I have. I took 2 and divided into 4 clumps. Apr 17, 2013. from Stanford University. I'll use them on a different tank down the road. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. Well, Eleocharis acicularis and Eleocharis parvula are – and both are sold under the “hairgrass” or “dwarf hairgrass” moniker. I'll be starting on a nano tank tomorrow and normally it doesn't bother me when plants start to 'mix' with each other's planted areas. It seems not to be spreading. It also has less tendency to collect debris. May 16, 2012 . My fish friends --------------------------------. Dwarf hairgrass growth rate is fairly fast, and this is a plant that can grow up to around 6 inches in height in a matter of months. But in general its just up. Dwarf Hairgrass is a great plant for beginners and seasoned aquarium keepers alike. Dwarf Hairgrass will make an excellent spawning medium, as well as a great foreground plant. Propagation: Dwarf hairgrass produce runners that can be used for propagation. However, there are things you can do to ensure it’s as healthy as possible. Like many other aquatic plants, dwarf hair grass deploys runners throughout the substrate (or gravel), which will accelerate both the growth and the spread of the plant. Known for being an aquatic grass, Dwarf Hair Grass features thin, bright green blades that spread horizontally by sending out runners. - You get 1 Dwarf Hairgrass tissue culture aquarium plant - Cup size 2.5" cup. Dwarf hairgrass should be planted at the front of the aquarium where it will have plenty of light and space to grow. If you have already registered but have forgotten your user name and/or password, use the Password Recovery Form. Find your answer here. Sold as small potted plant. A few days ago i bought dwarf hairgrass (gel kind from petsmart), i trimmed the stems before i put them in, hoping that i would get better results than my previous attempts. A few days ago i bought dwarf hairgrass (gel kind from petsmart), i trimmed the stems before i put them in, hoping that i would get better results than my previous attempts. You should expect a small dwarf hairgrass plant to grow by at least 1 inch per month. Compatibility of Dwarf Hairgrass. AQ members), AQ can automatically read your RSS feeds and post your new blog entries as AQ threads. Other plants are OK. Toninas are recovering and starting to be back into health now that I've had my CO2 injection for over 2 months now. But, will it grow? Dwarf hairgrass is available as a barefoot, potted plant or on our favorite for instant gratification a coco fiber mat. I read that it won't carpet unless it has high light and co2. These all need to be balanced. Dwarf hairgrass is very good at self-propagation when given the right conditions. Generally speaking, the dwarf hairgrass is not a difficult aquatic plant to look after but there are a couple of tricks you should definitely be aware of before proceeding. Eleocharis Parvula also known as Dwarf Hairgrass. Generally, Dwarf Hairgrass does not have any compatibility issues with most aquatic species, barring a few. I always used Flourite. I looked them up on GE's website and they're only 2700K. How long does dwarf hair grass take to spread? This species uses runners to propagate and will spread out in a thick carpet of grass. I know that plants need Carbon (CO2 or excel) + Macro ferts (K, P, N)+ trace minerals (Iron, Ca, Mg, Boron etc.) Here it is planted in a dirted tank with a fine white sand cap. Its propagation is by runners, and as it grows, runners will emerge and branch off … I'm having hairgrass for a few months now. Oh I didn't have CO2 until today (DIY method), and I add TetraPlant FloraPride every other week or so. The Dwarf Hairgrass will make an excellent spawning medium, as well as a great foreground plant. from Stanford University. There are other types of carpeting, and another very popular carpet grass is java moss. Member. Not only is this vital for Dwarf Hairgrass, it’s also pretty much a required for healthy planted tanks. That’s largely because the plant naturally spreads by sending out runners from … Update: I now have two 20W CFL's that are 6500K. Hopefully we'll see your tank with lots and lots of beautiful hairgrass very soon! I'll be starting on a nano tank tomorrow and normally it doesn't bother me when plants start to 'mix' with each other's planted areas. This plant will naturally only grow to be a few inches tall, usually not more than half a foot. This video demonstrates how to prepare a potted Eleocharis Parvula (Hairgrass) species tropical aquatic plant for planting in an aquarium. Thank you for watching and subscribing. Also you might wanna check into ei dosing. Dwarf Hairgrass will make an excellent spawning medium, as well as a great foreground plant. One of our favorite foreground plants, Dwarf hairgrass is the shorted of the eleocharis acicularis variety. I planted in larger clumps, because I happened to score a petsmart pot of it that was cheap and ridiculously healthy. If you are interested, PM Vinz to discuss the technical details. Commo This is my dwarf hair grass, it’s been planted for about six months. Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) (arnang/123rf.com) This grass is also called dwarf lilyturf, and a favorite for growing in a zen garden. Eleocharis parvula is a plant from circumboreal region: it is encountered in Eurasia and from North America up to Central America. Unfortunately, many ornamental grass species are invasive -- but not all are. - Works well in both large and small fish tanks. Some of the stems have began to bend downward into the substrate. Thinking that all grasses take over the yard and are a nuisance is a common misconception. Dwarf hairgrass makes an excellent dense carpet and expands by spreading its runners. 1. The Dwarf Hairgrass will make an excellent spawning medium, as well as a great foreground plant. ... 228 275 posts; Share; Posted August 23 (edited) So I have dwarf hair grass in 3 tanks--I love the stuff, when it works. But if you want to put in the time, effort, and – occasionally – money, the results are phenomenal. Dwarf Hairgrass is an ultimate choice to be considered. This does not make them “easy” aquarium plants. from Monday 20th Aug 2012. Requirements for the Dwarf Hairgrass. That sucks for plants right? Many grass varieties are not only non-invasive, but have visual appeal with their arching shape, colorful seed heads and flowers, and gentle swaying motions. To be honest, taking care of this plant is pretty hard to mess up! Dwarf hairgrass makes an excellent dense carpet and expands by spreading its runners. May buy root tabs. Are these bending stems runners? The leaves of most other aquatic plants are prone to get nipped by fish and other species, but the long strands of Dwarf Hairgrass are usually exempted from this danger. This does not make them “easy” aquarium plants. I always found it very hard to grow, i've had it for a few months and its literally the same size. For the Dwarf Hairgrass, the temperature should always remain between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. After planting, trimming the tops of the DHG from time to … I don't know how much light you have or how long your photo period is. Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Also you can find it in North Africa (Egypt) and South America (Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela). There's a guy on YouTube who goes by kyfishguy who has a lot of helpful videos on hairgrass and ei dosing. Left alone, Dwarf Hairgrass grows vertically, not horizontally. This freshwater plant does best planted in bunches as it will spread like a carpet throughout the tank. It requires very little care and has a mature height of 3 to 5 feet tall, with a spread of 4 feet. 1. - You get 1 Dwarf Hairgrass tissue culture aquarium plant - Cup size 2.5" cup. Dwarf hairgrass quickly spread all over the tank base and requires substrate and nutrient adjustments to accommodate the growth. With the right care, this plant will cover the substrate in tank but will be tough to grow it without CO2. Mantis992 is offline Quote Quick Reply. I have two 58w Arcadia plant grow T5 lamps about 65cm from the substrate. Dwarf hairgrass is one of the easiest carpeting plants to grow. Dwarf Hairgrass is a great plant for beginners and seasoned aquarium keepers alike. I don't have a base soil but I do put fert tablets and I dose regularly. This is really strange. For this plant to grow, you need some bright lights. 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