🌱 Dwarf Hairgrass – Lush, Carpet-Forming Live Aquarium Plant (Eleocharis parvula)

Dreaming of a beautiful green carpet in your aquarium? Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula) is one of the most popular and rewarding foreground plants for aquascaping! 💚

This fine, grass-like plant grows in soft, flowing clusters that gently sway with the water’s movement, creating the look of a mini underwater meadow. Perfect for both beginners and aquascapers, it’s easy to grow and helps make your tank feel lush, natural, and vibrant.

Dwarf Hairgrass spreads by sending out runners, gradually forming a thick carpet over time. Whether you’re designing a nature-style aquascape or simply want a soft, green floor for your fish and shrimp to enjoy — this plant is a must-have!

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Creates a beautiful, grassy carpet 🌾

• Easy to grow — great for beginners

• Provides cover for shrimp and small fish

• Grows well in low to high-tech setups

• Adds a natural, balanced look to your aquascape

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Eleocharis parvula

• Lighting: Medium to high (brighter light = faster spreading)

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.8

• Placement: Foreground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂: Optional, but helps it spread faster and denser

💡 Pro Tip: Trim the tips every few weeks — this encourages new runner growth and helps your carpet fill in faster!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Foreground and carpet sections of aquascapes
✔️ Shrimp and nano tanks
✔️ Beginner and intermediate hobbyists
✔️ Nature-style or Iwagumi layouts
✔️ CO₂ or non-CO₂ setups

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Dwarf Hairgrass portion (enough to plant multiple small clumps)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Plant in small clumps about 1 inch apart for faster spreading

• Use fine gravel or plant substrate for easy rooting

• Looks amazing alongside midground plants like Dwarf Sagittaria or Moneywort

• Perfect for tanks with active shrimp or schooling nano fish

✨ Dwarf Hairgrass is the secret to that lush, professional-looking aquascape — soft, green, and easy to maintain for hobbyists of any skill level!