How to plant dwarf hairgrass seeds? A detailed guide to the planting method
SummaryDwarf hairgrass seeds are suitable for planting in sandy substrate. The seeds can be scattered onto the river sand at the bottom of the fish tank. There is no need to cover the seeds with aquatic plant soil; simply cover the outside of the fish tank with plastic wrap, then poke a few small holes in it and add an appropriate amount of carbon dioxide. The suitable growing temperature for dwarf hairgrass is 25-30°C. During the growth process, water according to the dryness and moisture of the river sand. Do not water heavily; before the seeds sprout, spray watering is suitable.
1. Spreading the base sand
Dwarf hairgrass seeds are not suitable for planting in soil; they are suitable for planting in sandy substrate. Therefore, you need to choose high-quality base sand and then spread it on the bottom of the fish tank for planting. Generally, common base sands on the market include white sand, coarse river sand and black gold sand, and all of these types of base sand can be used for planting.
2. Sowing the seeds
The planting method for dwarf hairgrass seeds is actually very simple. You only need to sow the prepared dwarf hairgrass seeds onto the base sand at the bottom of the fish tank. The thickness of the base sand should be about 2 cm. After sowing the dwarf hairgrass seeds, there is no need to cover them with aquatic plant soil; simply use a spray bottle to moisten the substrate, then cover the outside of the fish tank with plastic wrap to keep it warm and moist.
3. Care and sprouting
Generally, a few small holes need to be poked in the plastic wrap to help the dwarf hairgrass seeds ventilate. Its suitable growing temperature is between 25-30°C, so the temperature needs to be kept within the appropriate range. During this period, spray water every day and provide sufficient sunlight for the dwarf hairgrass seeds, then wait about 3-5 days, and they will sprout and grow.
4. Adding carbon dioxide
Generally, there will be an aquatic plant light in the fish tank for illumination, so when caring for dwarf hairgrass, you also need to add an appropriate amount of carbon dioxide. However, do not add too much, otherwise the dwarf hairgrass will lack oxygen and die, and do not add too little, otherwise the dwarf hairgrass will grow poorly. During the planting process, keep the PH value in the fish tank between 6.4-6.8.
5. Points to note
(1) Water along the edges
Dwarf hairgrass does not root very deeply in river sand, so when watering, do not pour forcefully or water heavily. Generally, before the dwarf hairgrass seeds sprout, spray watering is suitable. After sprouting, water slowly along the edge of the fish tank. When watering, prevent the water flow from stirring up the mud and sand, as this will cause the roots of the dwarf hairgrass to detach and the river sand to float in the water.
(2) Keep the river sand moist
After planting dwarf hairgrass seeds on the river sand, during its growth period, the substrate needs to be kept moist at all times, because dwarf hairgrass needs sufficient water during growth. If the river sand is too dry, the dwarf hairgrass seeds will be unable to germinate and grow normally. During this period, you can touch the river sand with your hand. If it feels slightly dry, spray water promptly to keep it in a moist state.