Giant hairgrass has algae, can I cut it?

[Skittyfish]

My hairgrass is full of algae. except the new growth on the top. Can I cut it back to a few inches or will it die? I really like this stuff, and I had a hard time finding it. Any help?

[CHINABOY1021]

hey skitty, sorry this might be a little off-topic, but i love you community tank! what's the dimentions? thanks a lot

[Skittyfish]

72 gallon AGA bowfront.....My postman has the same one only his is saltwater. Must be a popular tank as I have seen several on here also.

[Godslayer]

I don't know about your giant hairgrass... as I had a dwarf variety but this might be interesting for you.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=12487

Bob

[Skittyfish]

Thanks. I trimmed almost all of the algae covered grass and left the new greener ones alone. Now I am going on vacation. When I get back, everthing will probably be covered in algae (don't trust anyone to fertilize!). Oh well, if it dies I'll just find something else.