strange odor

A_C

Active Member
i recently have planted my first seeds and have had my lights blasting on them for a day or so now inside an aquarium i have. now is it normal to have a weird odor or not? its very hot and humid inside. do you think it could just be from the soil or what? thanks.
 

Bobogard

Well-Known Member
Hey, it could also be that the seeds have rotted. If the seeds have yet to sprout, the light isn't needed.

I did an experiment where I put a couple seeds directly into soil and had lights on them. When the soil dried out after every watering, it had an odor similar to what you described.

I definately recommend germinating the seeds in a wet paper towel before planting them.
 
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