Eleocharis Acicularis (Hair Grass)

Eleocharis Acicularis, commonly known as Hair Grass, is a fine, grass-like carpeting plant perfect for creating lush, natural foregrounds in aquascapes. Popular in Iwagumi and nature-style layouts, it spreads via runners to form a soft green carpet that enhances depth and realism in planted tanks.

Key Features:

• Delicate needle-like leaves for a refined carpet effect
• Spreads quickly with moderate to high light
• CO₂ helps achieve dense, compact growth
• Great for shrimp tanks and aquascaping contests

Care Instructions:

• Lighting: Provide moderate to high light for healthy growth. Hair Grass may grow tall and sparse under low light.
• Substrate: Plant in nutrient-rich aquarium soil or use root tabs in inert substrates.
• CO₂: Not essential, but strongly recommended for compact, dense carpeting.
• Trimming: Trim regularly to encourage horizontal spreading and prevent vertical growth.
• Water Parameters: Prefers cooler temperatures (18–26°C); tolerates a wide range of water hardness and pH.

We recommend the usage of a 2HR Aquarist Fertilizer with all our aquarium plants for the best growth, colouration and plant health.