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Eleocharis Belem, also known simply as Hair Grass, Japanese Hair Grass and a multitude of other names, is a carpeting aquarium plant that has been used for years! Typically used to grow a carpet for aquascaping, this form of hair grass is similar to Eleocharis Parvula, but with a slightly curved tips. Its low growth is compact and great for nano aquariums to long tanks and more. Hair grass is considered an easy care aquatic plant and is suitable for low tech planted aquariums or setups without CO2. While it isn't required, adding CO2 will significantly boost growing rate and plant thickness! So, if you want an aquarium carpet fast, consider adding it.
Additional care includes good tank lighting, nutritious aquasoil and a liquid aquatic plant fertilizer. If you're using sand, consider adding some root tabs to provide micro and macronutrients. Planting is easy and can be done by separating into small portions and using aquascaping tweezers! Space each portion an inch or so apart halfway into the aquarium substrate. Once your hairgrass is mature, it will need regular trims to maintain low, uniform growth! Hair grass plants grow through runners but Eleocharis Belem isn't as invasive and will be easier to maintain.
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" |
Overall rating: 4.9444447 / 5 from 54 reviews.
Eleocharis Belem, also known as Hair Grass, is a carpeting aquarium plant known for its low growth and suitability for various aquarium sizes. It is easy to care for and thrives in low-tech planted aquariums. Adding CO2 can boost its growth rate and thickness, and it requires good lighting and nutritious aquasoil. Regular trimming is necessary to maintain its low, uniform growth.
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"The Eleocharis Belem arrived healthy, vibrant green, and well-packaged. It was easy to separate into small clumps and plant in my aquarium. Even after a short time, it looks fresh and has started settling in nicely. I'm excited to see it fill in over the next few weeks and would definitely purchase it again if it continues growing this well."
"Perfect as always. I have never received a plant that did not arrive healthy and vibrant ! Always packed for health and a timely delivery you can count on !"
"Not bad the grass looks great but was covered in gel that i could not see until i placed it in the tank and it started coming off."
"Fast shipping and beautifully packaged"
"Everything arrived beautiful and healthy!"
"Came in great condition, no issues."
"Looks great and it's growing amazing even with no CO2. Highly recommend it and it's spreading so it's creating a beautiful carpet"
"Great product"
"Great tissue culture, acclimated well with no pests or issues."
"I’m thrilled! My package got delayed 2 days due to inclement weather and holidays, which was my bad, but these guys still came in fantastic condition! 6 days in shipping, freezing temps, and not a speck of melt. I’m genuinely impressed! Glass Aqua is definitely going to stay my go-to plant supplier!"
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