Plant Aquarium Grass Seeds

You have the option of growing your aquarium plants from seeds or purchasing already-grown plants from the store and transplanting them.

Steps for growing aquarium plants from seeds:-

  • Purchase the seeds of the plant you want to grow from an online store or your local fish store.
  • Only bring the plant seeds out of the packaging when you have prepared a seedbed for them, or you can keep them in a container filled with clean water while you can prepare the seedbed.
  • To ensure the soil is always wet.
  • Once the seabed is ready remove the seeds from the holding water or packs and place them in the bed. Put them slightly above the potting media, and if the seeds are very small, you can leave them uncovered; otherwise, cover them a bit.
  • Leave for some days so the seeds will germinate before transplanting into your tank.
  • Once they are about 2-3 inches tall and have a well-developed root system, you can transplant them into your tank. If your fishes prefer plants in their diet, make sure to. Feed them before transplanting.
  • Depending on the species, provide the plants (seeds) with the conditions and nutrients they need to grow, including carbon dioxide, light, and fertilizers.

Steps for planting Aquarium grass directly in a fish tank:-

  • Put approximately 0.06 ounces of macro fertilizer in a bottle of water with a sprayer. Set out about 0.03 ounces between the sprayer and bottle before spraying properly.
  • Pour the bottle of water that has fertilizer around the tank, place your plant seeds in a bowl, then use your plant seeds in a bowl, then use your hands to spread across the substrate so they're even on the surface.
  • Spray the solution in the sprayer into the tank until you have covered all the spaces in the substrate.
  • Place a transparent plastic on the top of your tank to release evaporation, expose the tank to light, and leave it for about 7-10 days.
  • While you're leaving the setup to germinate, keep checking it every day. If you see that the substrate is too dry, take away the plastic cover and spray the fish tank some more before putting the plastic back.
  • As soon as the live plants or seeds have grown and established themselves in the tank, you can set up other aspects of the aquarium. Add water gradually as the plant develops.

You can easily buy these seeds on Amazon.

What are HC seeds?

Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) 'Cuba' is one of the smallest ground creepers available in the hobby. It is popular as a carpet as its small size makes for a very fine carpet and contrasts well with even other small leaves.

A popular and versatile aquarium plant that produces a lush green aquarium carpet effect, it can be used to create a rich base that can contrast against other focal point aquarium plants.