Eleocharis acicularis

🌿 Eleocharis acicularis
Classic Hairgrass for a Natural Aquarium Carpet

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✨ Why Aquascapers Love It

✔ Creates a lush grass-like carpet

✔ Natural meadow appearance

✔ Perfect for Iwagumi and Nature aquascapes

✔ Spreads through runners

✔ Suitable for nano and large aquariums

✔ Provides shelter for shrimp and fry

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🌱 Plant Description

Eleocharis acicularis, commonly known as Dwarf Hairgrass, is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Its thin, bright green blades resemble a natural underwater grassland, creating a fresh and vibrant look in any aquarium.

As the plant establishes itself, it spreads through runners to form a dense carpet that gently sways with the water flow. This natural movement adds life and realism to aquascapes while providing excellent grazing and hiding areas for shrimp and small fish.

Whether used in a minimalist Iwagumi layout or a lush Nature Aquarium, Dwarf Hairgrass remains a timeless favorite among aquascapers.

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📍 Placement

• Foreground

• Carpet Plant

• Iwagumi Layouts

• Nature Aquascapes

• Nano Aquariums

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⚙️ Care Guide

💡 Lighting: Medium to High

🌿 CO₂: Recommended

🌡 Temperature: 18–28°C

💧 Water Hardness: Soft to Medium

🌱 Nutrients: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred

📈 Growth Rate: Moderate

⭐ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

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💡 Planting Tips

• Divide into small portions before planting.

• Plant small clumps a few centimeters apart using tweezers.

• Trim the tops occasionally to encourage horizontal spreading.

• Root tabs or nutrient-rich aquasoil promote faster growth.

• CO₂ supplementation helps create a denser and healthier carpet.

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🎯 Best For

✓ Foreground Carpets

✓ Iwagumi Layouts

✓ Nature Aquascapes

✓ Shrimp Tanks

✓ Nano Aquariums

✓ High-Tech Planted Tanks

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🌿 Bring the Beauty of a Natural Meadow Underwater

Eleocharis acicularis is the perfect choice for aquascapers looking to create a lush, natural carpet with graceful movement and timeless appeal.

Its fine grass-like blades, easy propagation, and versatile use make it one of the most rewarding foreground plants for any planted aquarium.