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Eleocharis acicularis (Hair Grass) NEW! Fine Carpeting Grass for a Natural Look

Eleocharis acicularis (Hair Grass) NEW! Fine Carpeting Grass for a Natural Look

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🌾 Eleocharis acicularis (Hair Grass) – NEW! Fine Carpeting Grass for a Natural Look

★ NEW ARRIVAL ★
Eleocharis acicularis, commonly known as Dwarf Hair Grass, is a popular and visually stunning carpeting plant in freshwater aquascaping. Its fine, grass-like blades sway gently in the current, mimicking the look of a natural meadow under water.

Perfect for nano tanks, nature-style scapes, and Iwagumi layouts, this plant creates a dense, bright green carpet when given the right conditions—ideal for creating that “underwater lawn” look!


Quick Specs:

  • Scientific Name: Eleocharis acicularis

  • Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Hairgrass

  • Height: 5–15 cm

  • Lighting: Medium to High

  • CO₂: Strongly recommended for compact growth

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • Placement: Foreground / Carpeting

  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

  • Skill Level: Intermediate


🌱 Why You'll Love It:

  • Creates a lush, soft, natural-looking carpet

  • Perfect for minimalist and nature-style aquascapes

  • Fine blades move beautifully with water flow

  • Great for small fish and shrimp to forage in

  • Spreads by runners to fill out foreground space


💡 Care Tips:

  • Plant in small clumps across the substrate for faster coverage

  • Use high light and CO₂ for dense, low carpets

  • Trim regularly to encourage horizontal spreading

  • Can be grown submerged or emersed


📦 Sold Fresh – NEW STOCK! Rooted & Aquascape-Ready!
Ideal for Iwagumi scapes, planted nano tanks, and lush foregrounds.

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