Dwarf Hair grass?

Neatfish · 07-31-2012, 09:51 PM

Went to a few lfs no one had it and the last one i went to had eco-complete but he said his son took the last 2 bags. i been looking for this stuff a few weeks now and he said that he will get me a bag in by Thursday. I just can't believe the dhg is spreading out.

Bananariot · 07-31-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neatfish

Went to a few lfs no one had it and the last one i went to had eco-complete but he said his son took the last 2 bags. i been looking for this stuff a few weeks now and he said that he will get me a bag in by Thursday. I just can't believe the dhg is spreading out.

I just bought a portion from Petsmart for $7.99. Not too bad for pricing. It comes in a sealed baggie.

You should check it out, guaranteed snail and pest free too. Gonna try planting it in my 3 gallon long with FSS. Good luck to you!

Neatfish · 07-31-2012, 10:37 PM

That's what I have panted the dhg from Petsmart.

Bananariot · 07-31-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Neatfish

That's what I have panted the dhg from Petsmart.

Oh i thought you meant you were looking for DHG, didn't realize it was for eco complete. I think they carry it at petco if you haven't checked there. IMO I think eco complete is the same as any substrate for DHG because it's inert. If you fertilize well enough, sand or any other inert substrate should do just as well. I think Eco just holds ferts better or something kinda like flourite.

Neatfish · 08-01-2012, 01:45 AM

I want to have big green plants in the background that's why I'm going with eco complete.

Neatfish · 08-04-2012, 12:34 AM

Neatfish · 08-06-2012, 12:13 AM

Took out the organic potting soil because it was smelling bad. I just put eco- complete in the small tank and cut the dhg up in small pieces and replanted it. Now we wait and see what happens.

Neatfish · 08-06-2012, 01:01 AM

Can I get some tips?

the_intricacy · 08-06-2012, 01:54 AM

I'm no expert, but have been playing with DHG for a few years, and:

1) Removing the potting soil was probably a good idea, as it'll make your water parameters pretty wild once you try filling the tank with water (ammonia-spikes), and you'll have a partial amount that will float. Some ppl put potting soil under a layer of inert substrate like sand. I read boiling helps with the floating issue; read through Tom Barr's site for more on this. But, I don't see why smell should be a factor once it's under water.

2) Spreading your hairgrass into as few blades (maybe three) per planting is key. Think of it this way: each chain of grass will only send out runners in two directions-- from it's ends. The more clumps, the more ends.

Neatfish · 08-06-2012, 02:05 AM

Thanks. I cut it up in small pieces.

08-06-2012, 01:54 AM	#24
the_intricacy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 37	I'm no expert, but have been playing with DHG for a few years, and: 1) Removing the potting soil was probably a good idea, as it'll make your water parameters pretty wild once you try filling the tank with water (ammonia-spikes), and you'll have a partial amount that will float. Some ppl put potting soil under a layer of inert substrate like sand. I read boiling helps with the floating issue; read through Tom Barr's site for more on this. But, I don't see why smell should be a factor once it's under water. 2) Spreading your hairgrass into as few blades (maybe three) per planting is key. Think of it this way: each chain of grass will only send out runners in two directions-- from it's ends. The more clumps, the more ends. __________________ 12G Rimless Club 12g Long... double-fisted!

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07-31-2012, 09:51 PM	#16
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	Went to a few lfs no one had it and the last one i went to had eco-complete but he said his son took the last 2 bags. i been looking for this stuff a few weeks now and he said that he will get me a bag in by Thursday. I just can't believe the dhg is spreading out.

07-31-2012, 10:37 PM	#18
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	That's what I have panted the dhg from Petsmart.

08-01-2012, 01:45 AM	#20
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	I want to have big green plants in the background that's why I'm going with eco complete.

08-04-2012, 12:34 AM	#21
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879

08-06-2012, 12:13 AM	#22
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	Took out the organic potting soil because it was smelling bad. I just put eco- complete in the small tank and cut the dhg up in small pieces and replanted it. Now we wait and see what happens.

08-06-2012, 01:01 AM	#23
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	Can I get some tips?

08-06-2012, 02:05 AM	#25
Neatfish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 879	Thanks. I cut it up in small pieces.