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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Hairgrass
A taller variety of hairgrass, great for midground or background.
Eleocharis acicularis grows taller than E. parvula. It looks like tall grass and sways beautifully in the water current.
Midground · Beginner friendly
Hairgrass
Eleocharis acicularis
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Medium
Medium trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementMidground
Typical height4–8 in
Typical width3 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height10 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Fine substrate
Plant in small clumps.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Runners
Acclimation
Adapts well.
What usually goes wrong.
Hair algae can tangle in the leaves.
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