Guppy Grass – Fast-Growing, Beginner-Friendly Live Aquarium Plant (Najas guadalupensis)

Looking for an easy, fast-growing plant that your fish and shrimp will love? Meet Guppy Grass! 💚

This versatile aquarium plant is perfect for beginners, breeders, and low-tech tanks. Known for its fine, feathery leaves and fast growth, Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis) provides excellent shelter for baby fish, shrimp, and fry — making it a favorite for guppy breeders (hence the name!).

It can be floated or anchored, requires no special substrate, and thrives in nearly any water condition. Plus, it naturally helps reduce algae by absorbing extra nutrients and improving water quality.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Super easy to grow — perfect for beginners

• Fast-growing and great for nitrate control

• Can be floated or planted in the substrate

• Excellent cover for fry and shrimp

• Helps oxygenate and clean aquarium water naturally

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis

• Lighting: Low to high (adapts easily)

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–8.0

• Placement: Floating or background

• Growth Rate: Fast

• CO₂: Not required

💡 Pro Tip: Trim Guppy Grass regularly to keep it from crowding your tank — those trimmings can be replanted or shared with friends!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Guppy and fry tanks
✔️ Shrimp tanks and breeding setups
✔️ Low-tech or beginner aquariums
✔️ Natural and jungle-style aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Guppy Grass portion (4oz cup)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Great companion for Hornwort, Water Sprite, and Water Wisteria

• Perfect for tanks with small fish or shrimp

• Doesn’t need fertilizer or special care — just light and clean water

• Provides oxygen and reduces ammonia naturally

✨ Guppy Grass is one of the easiest, most rewarding live plants to grow — a perfect starter plant that keeps your aquarium healthy, balanced, and full of life!