CO2 required
๐ฟDwarf hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
hard
Quick stats
โญDifficulty
hard
๐กLight
High
โ๏ธPAR
100 to 200 PAR
๐จCO2
Required
๐ฑGrowth rate
Slow to medium
๐Placement
Foreground carpet. Plant in tiny bunches every 2cm across the full substrate area for even growth.
๐Care notes
The iconic lawn carpet that defines competitive aquascaping. Requires CO2, very high light and nutrient rich substrate like ADA Amazonia. Takes 8 to 12 weeks to fill in fully. Patience is everything.
๐งชFertilisation
Daily EI dosing
โฐSchedule
EI macros 3 times per week. Micros 3 times per week. Never skip during establishment phase.
โ๏ธPropagation
Spreads via underground runners naturally once established. Mow regularly with scissors to encourage dense growth.


