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Just don't cheap out on the CO2 regulator. Learned that the hard way.

Dwarf hairgrass can be tricky but rewarding. I've had success with it in my 30 gallon, same substrate as yours. Key is high light and CO2. Without CO2, it'll grow slower but can still carpet if you're patient. What's your nitrate level at?


Yep, CO2 is a game changer. I run mine at 20 ppm and it ...

Nah, it's not that aggressive. It'll spread, but you can cut it back easy. Just don't let it smother slow growers like Anubias.

Bryntil wrote: ↑Mon Apr 28, 2025 7:57 am Wait, you can glue plants? That's wild. I've been trying to wedge them into stuff like a caveman.

Yep, glue's the way to go. Just make sure it's cyanoacrylate. Regular glue's gonna mess with your water.

flamio wrote: ↑Mon Apr 28, 2025 7:06 am Thanks for the input. I think I'll start with Java Moss since it sounds more forgiving. Any tips on anchoring it to rocks?

Just use fishing line or super glue, man. It'll attach itself in a few weeks. Easy peasy.

Java Moss is way more chill, bro. It'll grow anywhere, even in low light. Java Fern needs a bit more attention, like proper anchoring and decent lighting. If you're lazy like me, go with the moss.

evening all.

just wanted to share a bit of a situation with my kribs. recently lost my male, was really sudden, one day he was off colour, next he was gone. waited a week then popped to my lfs to pick out a new male. they had this one in an adoption tank out back, poor bloke needed a new home, so ...