{"product_id":"dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-acicularis-freshwater","title":"Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Hairgrass (\u003cem\u003eEleocharis acicularis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic \u003cstrong\u003ecarpeting plant\u003c\/strong\u003e for a lush, grassy foreground. Its thin, bright-green blades spread by runners to form a dense lawn, giving any aquascape that natural \"meadow\" look. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner-friendly to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e plant — easy to keep alive, while a thick, even carpet rewards stronger light and CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to design a complete planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high light keeps the carpet low and compact. In low light it tends to grow tall and leggy instead of carpeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 \u0026amp; nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e CO2 is optional but strongly recommended for a fast, dense carpet — without it the lawn still fills in, just more slowly. Dwarf Hairgrass is primarily a root feeder, so plant it in a nutrient-rich substrate such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-pyroflora-volcanic-substrate-6-lbs\"\u003eCaribSea PyroFlora volcanic plant soil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-lava-soil-black-5l\"\u003eAquaforest Lava Soil\u003c\/a\u003e for the best growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the pot into small clusters (a few blades each) and plant them 2–4 cm apart across the foreground. Smaller plugs spread faster and more evenly than large clumps. Trim the tops regularly to keep it short and encourage thick new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of a wide temperature range (it even does well in coldwater tanks). Keep parameters stable and match the plant's pH to your tank to avoid melt during transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis acicularis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarpeting \/ foreground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner–Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium–High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOptional (recommended for dense carpet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNutrient-rich \/ root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50–83°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eForeground \/ carpet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;background:#E8F5E9;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSpreads by runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAquascaping \u0026amp; Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Hairgrass is a foreground staple in nature-style and iwagumi aquascapes. Pair it with midground plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hygrophila-pinnatifida-potted-freshwater-plant\"\u003eHygrophila Pinnatifida\u003c\/a\u003e or a specimen plant such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eriocaulon-sp-vietnam-rare-freshwater-aquarium-plant\"\u003eEriocaulon sp. Vietnam\u003c\/a\u003e for depth. The carpet is a favorite grazing ground for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003edwarf Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and is safe with peaceful community fish, nerite snails, and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-pyroflora-volcanic-substrate-6-lbs\"\u003eCaribSea PyroFlora Volcanic Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e — mineral-rich planted-tank soil for strong root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-lava-soil-black-5l\"\u003eAquaforest Lava Soil\u003c\/a\u003e — lightweight planted base layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003eDwarf Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — natural cleanup crew that loves a carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock \u0026amp; supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need CO2 to grow Dwarf Hairgrass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it will grow without CO2, but a carpet fills in much faster and stays denser with CO2 and strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my hairgrass growing tall instead of carpeting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat usually means the light is too low. Increase lighting and trim the tops to encourage horizontal, compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I plant it for the best carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSplit into small clusters and plant them a couple centimeters apart. They'll spread by runners and knit together into a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe with shrimp and snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's completely safe for shrimp, nerite snails, and peaceful community fish, and shrimp love grazing on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798852415707,"sku":"8805530","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e9ad859a-3151-4d95-9e33-ca0c4682cc88.jpg?v=1779391615","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-acicularis-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}