Eleocharis acicularis, commonly known as Hairgrass, is a delicate, grass-like plant perfect for creating lush carpet foregrounds in fish tanks and aquariums. With its fine, needle-pointed leaves, this plant typically reaches a height of 5-20 cm, making it ideal for adding a natural look to your aquascape. We also carry a mini version of Eleocharis Acicularis, behold Eleocharis Acicularis ‘Mini’.
Key Features:
- Grass-Like Appearance: Features fine, needle-pointed leaves that create a delicate, grassy carpet.
- Height: Grows to approximately 5-20 cm, suitable for foreground planting.
Optimal Conditions:
- Lighting: Thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions.
- Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH levels (6.5 to 7.5) and temperatures between 68°F to 82°F (20°C to 28°C).
Propagation:
- Runners: Easily propagates through runners, quickly creating a dense carpet in your aquarium.
- Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate, allowing for easy maintenance and management.
Aquarium Benefits:
- Breeding Tank: Provides excellent cover for baby fish to hide, making it an ideal choice for breeding tanks.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Creates a natural, meadow-like aquascape, enhancing the overall beauty of your aquarium.
Additional Options:
- Eleocharis acicularis ‘Mini’: For those looking for a more compact version, we also offer Eleocharis acicularis ‘Mini’, which features the same delicate grass-like appearance but with a shorter height.
Conclusion:
Eleocharis acicularis is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking to add a delicate, grass-like carpet to their aquarium. Its fine, needle-pointed leaves and easy propagation through runners make it a popular choice for creating natural-looking aquascapes. Whether you choose the standard or ‘Mini’ version, Eleocharis acicularis will enhance the beauty and functionality of your aquarium, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits for your aquatic life.
Enhance your aquarium with the lush, natural beauty of Eleocharis acicularis and enjoy a thriving, vibrant underwater landscape.
- Bare-root Plants | small clump, bare-root portion
- Popular foreground plant for planted aquarium
- Carpet-forming plant, create carpet effect for your fish tank
- Propagate via runners and can be trimmed without hurting the grass
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Eleocharis Acicularis |
Common Name |
Hairgrass |
Plant Type |
Stolon |
Placement |
Foreground |
CO2 |
Recommended |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |