
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
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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:
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Scientific Name: Eleocharis acicularis
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Common Name: Dwarf Hair Grass, Hairgrass
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Height: 5–15 cm
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Lighting: Medium to High
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CO₂: Strongly recommended for compact growth
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Temperature: 20–28°C
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Placement: Foreground / Carpeting
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Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
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Skill Level: Intermediate
🌱 Why You'll Love It:
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Creates a lush, soft, natural-looking carpet
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Perfect for minimalist and nature-style aquascapes
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Fine blades move beautifully with water flow
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Great for small fish and shrimp to forage in
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Spreads by runners to fill out foreground space
💡 Care Tips:
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Plant in small clumps across the substrate for faster coverage
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Use high light and CO₂ for dense, low carpets
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Trim regularly to encourage horizontal spreading
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Can be grown submerged or emersed
📦 Sold Fresh – NEW STOCK! Rooted & Aquascape-Ready!
Ideal for Iwagumi scapes, planted nano tanks, and lush foregrounds.