Hairgrass going brown on tips after planting

[Paul195]

Hi

All the hairgrass that I planted in my soil based low tech tank (DSM) started to melt and go brown and there are a few bits which have 'fur' growing on it - mould I guess. Does anybody know why this has happened and if it is expected?


I have read that many people mow it right back straight away after planting, I decided I was going to let it take hold first - its been planted for 1 week now. Should I trim it right back?

Many thanks

Paul

 

[Paul195]

*bump*

 

[Aron_Dip]

I'm no expert but looks too me like its dried out and started to die off. You might need to Keep it more moist than you are.

Cheers

 

[LondonDragon]

Chop those ends off and keep it moist! Never seen the point of dry starts but each to their own!

 

[Paul195]

Thats interesting, because I was spraying the grass to start with, 2 or 3 times a day, but then stopped when I saw the grass going brown and mouldy because I thought it was because of too much moisture.

Rather disheartening to say the least.

 

[LondonDragon]

Have you sealed the tank off completely?

 

[Paul195]

No, there are two vent holes at each end, and the lid is not totally airtight. I have a hygrometer in the tank which is typically around 40-50% humidity when the lights are on and up to 80% in the mornings after a spell of darkness. I am running the lights for 16hrs (7am - 11pm).

 

[clonitza]

Use a plastic wrap to cover the tank.