Dwarf Hairgrass

[Rlon35]

This is planted in my tank in clumps, though I realize I should have thineed it out and spear it more. At any rate, it is spreading well thus far. It is too long, however. So, here's my question:

Should I trim it down now? Will that aid or prevent spreading. And, when I trim it, can I go as low as I want???

 

[lljdma06]

This is planted in my tank in clumps, though I realize I should have thineed it out and spear it more. At any rate, it is spreading well thus far. It is too long, however. So, here's my question:

Should I trim it down now? Will that aid or prevent spreading. And, when I trim it, can I go as low as I want???

I imagine it mows like grass. I wouldn't go too low. How low are you talking?

 

[Bobtastic]

From what I've read trimming dwarf grass promotes growth. Certainly at the planting stange. You tend to get it to grow out rather that up. I am currently trimming mine, tho that is more to do with removing pesky algae! but the trimming doesn't seem to be doing the grass any harm.

 

[Rlon35]

I think I'll cut it down to an inch or so first, then see if I can go even lower...

 

[lljdma06]

I think I'll cut it down to an inch or so first, then see if I can go even lower...

What do you want? A putting green? I always thought that a golf course would be the coolest thing for a Nature style Planted aquarium, but it would have to be a pretty large tank with a big footprint for it to be truely successful.

Seriously, and inch should be fine.

llj

 

[Bobtastic]

Yeah, you dont really want to obsess over the length of every blade. It all depends on the "effect" you are trying to achieve.