{"product_id":"dwarf-hairgrass-mini-aquarium-plant","title":"Dwarf Hairgrass Mini – Live Aquarium Plant (Eleocharis sp.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDwarf Hairgrass Mini – Live Aquarium Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a fine-textured foreground planting with one live clump of supplier-labeled \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Hairgrass Mini\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEleocharis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.). This compact aquatic grass spreads by runners and is commonly used to develop a low carpet effect in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact species or cultivar behind the trade name “Mini” has not been independently verified here, so the page avoids promising one fixed mature height or growth rate. Final size and density depend on light, nutrients, substrate, CO₂ availability and trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine grassy texture for aquarium foregrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan spread by runners once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for nano tanks and larger planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive clump can be divided into smaller planting tufts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 live clump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier-labeled Dwarf Hairgrass Mini, \u003cem\u003eEleocharis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest placement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium foreground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to strong aquarium lighting generally supports denser growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClumping grass that can spread by runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse and inspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rinse the plant and remove damaged material before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate into small tufts rather than planting one dense mass if you want broader coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the roots, not the crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert roots into the substrate while keeping the green crown above the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide stable light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stronger light generally supports compact carpeting, while weak light can produce slower or taller growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e A planted-aquarium substrate or balanced fertilization can support new runners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse CO₂ if desired:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added CO₂ can improve growth and density in many setups, but results depend on the entire aquarium system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive-plant note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping can cause temporary yellowing, bent blades or melt. New submerged growth after planting is a better indicator of successful establishment than perfect cosmetic appearance on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one live clump of Dwarf Hairgrass Mini that can be planted as a single clump or divided into smaller tufts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Dwarf Hairgrass need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplemental CO₂ can improve speed and density, but whether it is necessary depends on your lighting, nutrients, substrate and growth expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it carpet the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed timeline. Carpet formation depends heavily on lighting, CO₂, nutrients, substrate, temperature and the number of planting tufts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it stay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier sells it as a compact “Mini” type, but exact mature height is not guaranteed and can change with aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it in a nano aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its fine texture and generally compact habit make it a common foreground choice for small planted tanks as well as larger aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some blades yellow after shipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransport stress can cause temporary yellowing or melt. 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