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Eleocharis Belem
Aquatic Plants
Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center
READ ME: Our aquarium plants vary in growth forms and will require time to transition to submerged or emersed conditions. We do our best to clean and inspect all plants prior to shipping but do not guarantee them to be snail free unless tissue culture is purchased.
Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.
Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.
Tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile lab settings ensuring your plant is free from pests, snails and algae! These are young specimen that are grown in emersed forms. Gel should always be removed prior to planting.
Live plants are susceptible to stress and damage from transit. - This may appear in the form of minimal melt, leaf loss, cosmetic damage, etc. Refunds or replacements will not be issued for plants with viable root systems or that die out of our care.
Remove this plant from its growing medium before planting.
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Eleocharis Belem, also known simply as Hair Grass, Japanese Hair Grass and a multitude of other names, is a classic aquarium plant that has been used for years! Typically used as a foreground aquarium plant, Eleocharis Belem is similar to its popular counterpart, Eleocharis Parvula, but produces a slight curve giving off the appearance of the compact, low growth that is highly-coveted when using any type of aquarium hair grass in a planted aquarium tank. Care is generally forgiving and while CO2 injection isn't required, the addition of it will significantly improve Eleocharis Belem's growth rate and thickness, resulting in a lush carpet much quicker!
Along with CO2 injection, choosing a quality aquarium LED lighting unit and a nutrient-dense aquarium soil should be provided for optimal conditions. To plant, simply separate this aquarium plant into small portions and plant each portion an inch or so apart halfway into the aquarium substrate. Once established, regular trimming will be required as once it sends runners out, Eleocharis Belem grows quickly. When compared to other species of Hair Grass, Eleocharis Belem isn't as invasive and is also much easier to contain if a specific area calls for this aquatic plant!
The image below features an Ultum Nature Systems 75P planted aquarium tank utilizing Eleocharis Belem.
| Common Name |
Hair Grass Mini |
| Care | Easy |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Suggested Placement | Foreground |
| Propagation | Trim and plant runners |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Height | 5-7" |
Shipping, Returns and Refunds
Shipping
Live plants are shipped Monday - Friday for all west coast orders. For all remaining states, live plants will only be shipped Monday through Wednesday and Friday to ensure they arrive at your doorstep 100% healthy.
Rimless aquariums will be shipped throughout the week via UPS or Fedex Ground. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns
Hard goods can be returned up to 14 days after receipt of purchase. Buyer is responsible for return shipping.
Due to its nature, we are unable to accept returns for live plants. In the unlikely event you are unsatisfied in any way, please contact us ASAP. We provide 100% DOA (Dead On Arrival) protection.
To be eligible for a refund/store credit, please contact us within 12 hours of receiving it and provide a photo of the item in its original packaging.
Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.
Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.
Live plants are shipped Monday - Friday for all west coast orders. For all remaining states, live plants will only be shipped Monday through Wednesday and Friday to ensure they arrive at your doorstep 100% healthy.
Rimless aquariums will be shipped throughout the week via UPS or Fedex Ground. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns
Hard goods can be returned up to 14 days after receipt of purchase. Buyer is responsible for return shipping.
Due to its nature, we are unable to accept returns for live plants. In the unlikely event you are unsatisfied in any way, please contact us ASAP. We provide 100% DOA (Dead On Arrival) protection.
To be eligible for a refund/store credit, please contact us within 12 hours of receiving it and provide a photo of the item in its original packaging.
Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.
Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.
