HOW TO: Dwarf Hair Grass Carpet Day 1

Short how to on how I plant DHG Dwarf Hair Grass and what works for me. If you're having problems carpeting DHG check out this tip and see if it works for you. Any questions or comments leave them in the comments below. Fish on!

[@Automedon2]

I planted it in a 4 gallon nano and it's done great. Then I planted it in a one gallon cube, unheated, just a small LED and it grows like crazy. I trim it every 2 weeks and it has completely filled the cube. Makes a great light for my nightstand - nothing else, no animals, just grass.

[@ticket2space621]

Lol that's super rad

[@squirlesg2228]

I like how this guy does things

[@SadChimchar]

I like his accent

[@thegreatamericanmillennial]

Dude thank you for being a normal to the point yet interesting person. Ive been out of the hobby for a long time. My little brother got me back into it after at least 10 years and i have no idea what happened to youtube with fishing keeping but half the people are more flashy then the half ass tanks the keep. To solid man 🤙🏾

[@tannercolson1886]

a tip: you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.

[@blazejamie7871]

@Tanner Colson Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D

[@SpiderGirlNarutoFan]

Some great advice! Thank you. I had planted mine in a large clump after removing it from the pot and ditching the wool, and I had no idea about separating it out smaller. Will defintely re-plant. Thanks for sharing, man. :)

[@elizabethmcdermott3911]

Had a large clump and cut it, but then took it out and tore it apart and there were so many roots and runners everywhere! Then I hopped on KZbin and found out this was the correct method. I’m just glad I didn’t kill it! Thanks :)

[@wschmitt3]

You should post an update. I am thinking about converting my gravel aquarium to a planted. it would be great to see how this worked out for you.

[@bacon6496]

RandomName im doing that now

[@manestailsfurandfins]

Hi , Didis Fin Den sent me over here, She is my co-cost on ladies night and step in co-host on The Aquatic Moring Show

[@sgtsmilyROBLOXvideos]

Daddi

[@jonathancassity4262]

Recently got dwarf hair grass for my planted tank tweezers help alot medical ones work just as well I used one that used to remove hangnails and they work fine

[@NavyDood21]

I know this video was uploaded a while ago, but this is a really cool tip. I will be using this when i purchase some Dwarf Hair Grass.

[@dfzurichch]

Well done, tank looks good.

[@MrElvisr27]

You guys should check out my baby tears video. Really go into detail about the plant and also hair grass

[@FancyFarmOFFICIAL]

great tips for carpeting aquarium dude thanks

[@Grayfox-yk6rq]

Excellent advice. Just found your channel, great videos

[@avisfishtanks2972]

Going to use this in my tank. The system is only a week old, going to do it in another week or so when things get more stable

[@johnm4875]

Great advice - thanks

[@UniteForgetLeftRight]

I can't do baby tears either, I think they are best done in shallower tanks.

[@AmbersAquariums]

Very good info on hair grass! I never had any luck with it. Maybe that was my problem, not pulling it apart.... Just subbed :)

[@Mr.Choki1987]

Excellent video man, I tried hairgrass 2 times already, I don't have CO2 I use either CO2 booster from API or Seachem Excel and I have 2 watts 6500K per gallon, I leave my lights on 6 hours only since when I had them 7 or up I started to get really bad BBA, I will try tissue cultured dwarf hairgrass and see how it goes, a friend uses it and he has no CO2 neitehr and his tank is already carpeted with the tissue cultured hair grass, let's see how it goes. I spent like $100.00 for 2 different long set of scissors, 3 different sizes and styles of tweezers and 1 substrate pusher from a guy on Craigslist, I mean 8 tools for $100.00 is a deal, thank you for the advise man.

[@verlander99]

Martin Los Angeles Hey Martin, did you tissue cultured dwarf hairgrass ever grow?

[@PebbleEbble]

Must have a good update video coming after 4 years !

[@beforeisaythisimugly.7757]

After 7 years 😻

[@sandylisette]

great info thanks!

[@g-rodcustoms2448]

Yeah I was pretty sure I was correct, but you know how some people can be lol, so I just let it be:). But yeah there Bolivian rams, I been wanting to try a pair but just haven't done it yet. I got two pair of German blue rams and there great they don't bother any body and there very colorful and they have great personality's. Thanks

[@rex1030]

Really? Why did you skip the planting? How on earth do you get the little roots anchored in that substrate?

[@teamhex]

As long as you have about an inch, it should be enough. Your best bet is to plant them with long stainless steel tweezers and push to the bottom. When you let go of the plant, give the substrate around it a wiggle. It will allow it to fall into place around the plant.

[@TheRicoBentley]

Tweezers

[@andrew24601]

Awesome video! Your intro card is, like, years long tho lol. Might wanna cut that a bit.

[@Richard.in.lascruces]

Thanks for the great demo .. I'll be setting up a 55 gallon over the next month and this was a great find ... could you please identify the low, soft green leafy plant just beyond the dwarf hair grass in front of the rock? It makes a great carpeting plant ...Thanks.

[@Skap91]

6 years late but s repens. Lol

[@dwsdarius]

Beautiful scape

[@LonestarAquatics]

Thanks! Looking forward to see it when it fills in.

[@YusoSerious23]

Nice tank bro

[@streetrunner94]

Brand new at aqua scaping. Havent even started planting anything yet. just learning and trying to figure out how to plant grass and get my tank started. Im just not sure what im supposed to do it chemicals and what kind of soil or sub straight im supposed to use.

[@SPhoenix77]

Hi, do you have an update video? I would like to see how it looks now 4 months later... The sooner the better because I'm thinking about doing the same thing

[@joannab7299]

Nice! Never thought about not planting in clumps... I have a question though. What is the low growing plant right behind the grass? It's beautiful!

[@mgumm123]

+Nikki B The Orcinus orca That plant is called staurogen repens

[@joannab7299]

Michael Gumm Thank you! :)

[@dankerns1558]

Nikki The Fox s repens is a great carpeting plant

[@theworshipbunker]

Sweet Tank! What do you have for substrate?

[@SirJosephtheHood]

What do you about the vacuuming the tank? do you use a gravel vacuum that gets into the substrate?

[@gina7759]

I know this is an older video but I have a few questions. Will this grass grow well in Seachem Flourite? Also would this be a good grass for a Betta tanks with one Nerite snail? Will this grown in medium to low light? Thank you, and I love this video!

[@ticket2space621]

Well I'm late too and most likely won't get an answer but how did that work for you? I have a Betta in a 20 with flourite and snails but it's fairly new so I'm waiting and curious

[@georgeheath5579]

Enjoyed your video, planted some DHG in clumps and it is not doing well so your advise is appreciated. What type of dwarf cichlid is that in the foreground of your video?

[@jasonwhitecreative5895]

Beautiful tank and variety.....what size of tank and what fish variety

[@Theredspirit]

wait how many days for this to fully carpet? like a month?

[@LuvThyMind29]

Damn those Bolivian Rams look so happy! I didn't know they could move so fast. How do I get mine dancing around like that?...

[@LonestarAquatics]

Well not sure, they are just happy like that. They are fed a diet of brine shrimp and blood worms daily and air pump comes on at night to rebound the CO2. Other than that I don't do anything special. They do like highly planted tanks.

[@LonestarAquatics]

Oh see what it was now. My hand was by the glass so they thought they were about to get fed so they were following my hand. Otherwise they are calm...LoL

[@chrisrodgers7945]

Excellent Tank, what substrate is that by the way? Is it grey or black ?

[@mitchellmarion1544]

What type of plants are the ones near the large rock not the taller grass looking ones but the medium sized that go from the left side of the tank to the right side

[@jared8211]

What is the small green flowery looking plant just behind the hairgrass but low and full looking? as well what are the yellow fish? or brownish with pink fins.

[@ultrakelate]

Staurogyne repen?

[@WichitaFallFishKeeper]

Great looking tank. What type of fish were hanging around the front of the aquarium? The bigger ones. They were beautiful.

[@likpit]

aManUnderGrace those are dwarf cichlids called Rams i love the electric blue ones but they are pricy.

[@legodudes2000member]

Blue Rams?

[@bunnybuns6638]

i have a 40 breeder it has no Co2 and I made the mistake of putting dwarf hairgrass in it turned a bit white and is slowly getting better but I'm 2 months in from getting it and no growth

[@patrickhendrix2976]

What kind of plants are those in the back wall lower to ground?

[@00corin00]

S repens.

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

What substrate are you using in this tank shown in the video with the dwarf hairgrass?

[@domnicjohnson]

So, I have a question about floor bed for fresh water tank. Should I add soil and sand? Any suggestion on cleaner species as well. Thanks

[@samuelr818]

Does it grow in lava sand ?thanks

[@tildian]

Do you have a follow up video to this carpet? I planted mine in similar fashion with CaribSea Floramax substrate. I dose with Co2 Booster (PetSmart Carbon product) and 2.6wpg with 2 6500k CFL bulbs. I've read people have good growth in a few days but I'm not sure I'm noticing any.

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

I'm hoping you keep up with your comments on here cause I just got some HAIR grass it don't look like yours it don't have no roots it looks like cuttings not real sure & it's LONG so can I still plant it or what do I do??

[@ChirstInTheDistance]

What fish do you have in this tank, also do they pair well with shrimp.

[@svshreyas]

hey can you tell me whats the yellow fish in this tank

[@Follow_Jesus]

Shreyas Vanarse blue waffle

[@GrantLowman]

What’s the grey fish with the black dot and the red on its tail? Thanks for the vid I’m going to try this out. Didn’t have much luck last time I tried to grow dhg.

[@marielaavila9182]

They are Bolivian Rams

[@bickypaul767]

I want to know what items we need for live plants aquarium

[@lucasbaluyut5746]

does it need heated water

[@EndlarStudios]

Do they multiply, how long does it take one strand to multiply into two?

[@DustySmalls]

What are those fish with pink fins?

[@shawnfowler5059]

The ciclids?

[@mollytai6804]

Gr8t tank. U r using ADA powder type soil or the normal size ones.

[@markruddy3227]

I've had problem with my grass. I admit, I planted in groups(clumps). Cycling a tank right now and it seems they have all but died off unfortunately. I think I might just pull it and try again. Anway, which set of tools did you buy? I dont see one with a leather case that is around 20ish. Thx!

[@mohdimtiyaz7749]

Hello there,,is that your big fish not disturb the hairgrass?

[@MrCastroFPS]

Whats the plants right behind the hair grass?

[@bilalelhlimi2728]

what is the name of those yellow and white fish at 4:37..nice video.

[@pepedefrog8673]

might be gbr's idk though

[@Menelyagor12]

Nice, guy is asking for what fish that is, you give him a three letter acronym as if hell know what that stands for, when he doesnt even know what fish it is.

[@MananMoinShuddho]

Albino Tiger Barbs

[@lewispounder8393]

Whats the plant or moss shown in your tank on the drift wood above the dwarf hair grass?

[@VandalHz]

Can you post a DHG, 4 month, progress?

[@Anthony-fz9ye]

Pls update

[@marlo916]

is there a way to prevent massive die off when planting these in a new tank? almost 70% of my hairgrass and dwarf baby tears turned brown after 3 days and im starting to see brown algae covering them. im using aquasoil, diy co2, and high light.

[@tjprosper7704]

You ever figure out the key??

[@marlo916]

@@tjprosper7704 keep phosphate at 0 and do small changes only.

[@g-rodcustoms2448]

It's kind of hard to really see them but I think those are Bolivian rams not German blue rams.

[@mikeymouse1985]

No update

[@jordanstarling7807]

where did you get the roselines from

[@Ali-Muscle]

Does it have to be planted in soil?

[@ChannelE2016]

Great advice, wish I watched this before I planted mine lol, the packaging said to cut into 6 parts but I did it to about 10 parts per plant, and they're still quite clumpy, if you don't mind could you please checkout the my latest post and give me your opinion as to if you think it will carpet or if I've planted them wrong? I would really appreciate it. cheers

[@hectorperez7655]

make sense

[@jordantate_]

What kind of substrate?

[@sidl8698]

what is ur substrate? im think about getting some ada soil normal and some Eco-Complete Plant Substrate what is ur opinion on this man? and i just want to say with mine when i cut the tops of it actualy helped me cause it helps the grass bring more co2 in since it is raw and open where it was cut but we all have are on ways:)

[@LonestarAquatics]

I am doing using ADA Aquasoil Amazonia.

[@mikeego8226]

Aqua Redneck is it only ada amazonian soil?also can i just use flourite

[@footshotstube]

great video thanks , your timing is spot on ... i am setting up a new tank and your tips will help enormously

[@nmacog]

Nephs ! :)

[@footshotstube]

nmacog :) yep

[@kyleparker8378]

hey man if you dont mind me asking where did you buy the ram cichlids from?

[@NeonTetraAquarist]

My Petco sells them all of the time.

[@flywithabel]

Whats the best place to buy hairgrass online? ... not too many places around where I live

[@flywithabel]

Ok thanks.

[@Skittlezrock161]

how big is your tank?

[@DH4Hobbies]

what is those two yellow fishes? Love them

[@sui-generis]

+DH4Hobbies Those look like Golden / Albino Tiger Barbs , though could be mistaken

[@InsertTitleHere-]

Do you recommend planting dwarf hairgrass in sand? I have a sand planted aquarium with an amazon sword that's doing well with the sand.

[@LonestarAquatics]

Emily the amazon sword is a more hardy plant which can sustain a wide variety of conditions so they can do well in sand as well. The hairgrass needs a little more care and attention. Usually when you see it planted in sand they have a highly rich nutrient base layer under the sand like ADA or Florite etc. if you have a base layer like that you will be fine. Also not to mention it will give it something to root into as planting in sand would be quite the challenge keeping them rooted or even allowing them to take root. Great question and thanks for asking.

[@InsertTitleHere-]

Aqua Redneck Thank you for responding! I will look at alternatives to dwarf hairgrass then. Looking forward to your next vid 👍

[@LonestarAquatics]

New videos coming soon. Hopefully within the next month if things work out.

[@JasonBarilow]

What kind of fish do you have in there with the neons? The yellow ones and the purplish ones that look like cichlids?

[@ashalmohammed6244]

2021

[@Zack-kn8uy]

Do you need CO2 for this plant?

[@Zack-kn8uy]

Will it die with out it? I was going to get some with micro sword

[@CocoKoi321]

Duh it didn't grow cause you made thr plugs too small

[@rawegg8880]

Are u adding extra co2 in this tank?

[@rawegg8880]

Turbo Snail Dwarf hair grass needs added co2 right?

[@Ana-ro5wj]

Im looking for a carpeting plant that can stand up to goldfish. Any advice?

[@Jake-dx1mf]

Give up. It's like trying to grow a lawn while raising a heard of goats on the same land.

[@3Dhyana]

What about aquarium salt?

[@dankerns1558]

i wouldnt use that in the front of your tank it grows very tall its really not a good carpeting plant

[@garykoseba617]

just subbed your channel great tips I'm trying it out just got some to try my first planted tank! check my channel out if you get a chance

[@Tomato_Jet]

Your making the strands too thin

[@Dyingmonster]

youlolo2 no he’s not

[@deividasjasinevicius3905]

this is ridiculous... saying the same thing over and over again

[@EnamineX]

what are the plants just behind hairgrass you planted in front of the rocks

[@Pandafam1983]

looks like Stuarogyne repens

[@g-rodcustoms2448]

It's kind of hard to really see them but I think those are Bolivian rams not German blue rams.

[@sui-generis]

+David Carpenter Those Rams are in fact German Blue Rams, Bolivian Rams are less colorful

[@jamisoncaudill1515]

+David Carpenter You are correct. Those are Bolivian Rams. Blue Rams have blue spots on the body and fins. Bolivian Rams do not.