{"product_id":"dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-parvula-freshwater-carpet-plant","title":"Dwarf Hairgrass - Potted (Eleocharis parvula)","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 Your 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEleocharis parvula\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic carpeting plant for freshwater planted aquariums. Its bright green, grass-like blades spread quickly across the substrate via runners and form a dense, meadow-like foreground that mimics natural riverbeds. Pair it with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a layered aquascape, and feed the substrate with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-tabs\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e for fast, dense growth.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate. Hardy under good light, faster with CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high. Carpets stay dense and tight under stronger PAR; under low light it tends to grow taller and thinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required but strongly recommended for a dense, low-profile carpet. Without CO2, growth is slower and blades stretch toward the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich planted-tank soil is ideal. Inert sand or gravel works if you supplement with root tabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 to 82 F, pH 6.5 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. Tolerates a wide range once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the potted plug into small bundles of 4 to 6 blades and plant each bundle 1 to 2 inches apart in the substrate. It will fill in between via runners.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis parvula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePotted plug (split for planting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 to 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to fast (with CO2 and high light)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRecommended for dense carpet, not required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSpreads via runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWorldwide (cosmopolitan freshwater species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeground carpets\u003c\/strong\u003e in planted nanos, betta tanks, and aquascaped community setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIwagumi-style aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e where you want a soft, grassy field around rockwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp and small fish tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e where the carpet provides cover, grazing surface, and natural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiverbed and biotope setups\u003c\/strong\u003e recreating shallow stream environments.\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;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-tabs\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e for slow-release root nutrients under the carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-pyroflora-volcanic-substrate-6-lbs\"\u003eCaribSea PyroFlora Volcanic Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e for a nutrient-rich planted base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tom-aquatic-gardener-multi-tool-planted-tank\"\u003eTOM Aquatic Gardener Multi-Tool\u003c\/a\u003e for clean planting of small bundles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e for taller midground and background companions.\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;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it carpet without CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but slower and looser. Without CO2 the blades stretch and the carpet stays sparser. With CO2 plus medium-to-high light, a tight low-profile lawn fills in within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove the rock-wool pad from the pot, gently separate the plug into small bundles of 4 to 6 blades, then plant each bundle 1 to 2 inches apart in the substrate. Runners will fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it shrimp safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dwarf Hairgrass is shrimp safe and gives neocaridina and amano shrimp excellent foraging cover. The plug arrives free of pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill fish eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost community fish leave it alone. Goldfish, large cichlids, and known plant-eaters (silver dollars, some plecos) will graze on or uproot it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I trim it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse sharp curved scissors to clip the blades to even height once the carpet is established. Trimming actually encourages denser side growth and stronger runners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48252203827419,"sku":"FW5-PHADW","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/4_f6fdf57d-7575-4117-83e0-8b47d4c40bd3_jpg.webp?v=1770906432","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-parvula-freshwater-carpet-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}