Eleocharis parvula

Eleocharis acicularis (Potted & Grown Immersed)

Create a natural, meadow-like look in your aquarium with Eleocharis acicularis, one of the most popular hairgrass species for aquascaping. This fine-bladed foreground plant spreads by runners to form a lush, vibrant green carpet that provides excellent shelter for shrimp and small fish.

This potted specimen has been grown fully submerged (immersed), allowing for a smoother transition into your aquarium with less melting and faster establishment compared to emersed-grown plants.

Features:

• Fine, grass-like leaves create a soft, natural appearance
• Excellent foreground or midground carpeting plant
• Spreads naturally by runners to form a dense lawn
• Ideal for nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes
• Safe for shrimp, fry, and all freshwater community fish
• Potted and grown immersed for easier aquarium adaptation

Care Requirements:

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting: Medium to High
• CO₂: Optional, but recommended for faster carpeting
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement: Foreground to Midground

For best results, divide the pot into several small plugs and plant each plug a few centimeters apart. As the plants establish, they'll send out runners and gradually fill in to create a beautiful, natural carpet.