Planting
How to plant each type
Rhizomes, stems, rosettes, carpets, and floaters need different treatment. Get the base right.
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Dwarf hairgrass
Eleocharis acicularis • supplier name
Fine, grass-like blades bring scale and movement to the front of a planted aquarium. Small separated plugs make a more even planting than one large clump.
- Care level
- Moderate
- Light
- Medium
- Added CO₂
- Recommended
- Growth
- Moderate
- Placement
- Foreground
- Growing style
- Carpeting
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How to plant it
Carefully remove potting material, rinse the roots, and divide the portion into small plugs. Plant the roots without covering the base of the blades.
Everyday care
Keep the planting clear of debris and avoid heavy shade. Trim as needed for the layout, collect loose blades, and give the plant time to spread by runners.
Growing more
Allow rooted runners to extend into nearby open substrate. Established daughter plants can be moved to fill bare areas.
What to watch for
Hairgrass sold under different species names can differ in height. Use the exact product listing as your starting point and expect some variation with conditions.
Care levels are a practical starting point, not a growth guarantee. “Optional CO₂” means added CO₂ is not essential for a suitable low-demand setup. Check the exact listing for the supplied plant form and current options.
Product identification and imagery: AquariumFish.com: Dwarf Hairgrass Potted. Additional growing guidance: Tropica plant directory.
Keep learning
Give it a good start.
Nutrition
Substrate & plant nutrition
Choose a rooting medium and feeding routine that work with the plants and water you have.
Troubleshooting
Plant melt: what to check
Separate normal adjustment from ongoing decline by inspecting the base and watching new growth.