Allways a good experience , fast delivery , really well packed .
Eleocharis acicularis
Fine needle-like hairgrass forming a natural green foreground carpet
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Quick Facts
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Common name: Hair grass
Origin: South America
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
Grows up to (cm): 15 cm
Pot Size: 5 cm
Growth rate: Medium pace
Description
Eleocharis acicularis, commonly known as dwarf hairgrass, is one of the most popular foreground carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby. Its fine, needle-like leaves grow in dense tufts that spread via runners to gradually form a natural, grass-like carpet across the aquarium floor.
It is a practical choice for low-tech aquariums, growing under medium light without CO2 supplementation. Carpeting is slower without CO2 but still achievable with a nutrient-rich substrate and patience. Adding CO2 injection significantly accelerates both growth and lateral spread for those wanting a faster result.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Eleocharis acicularis suits aquariums from 30 litres upward. It is best planted in small tufts spaced a few centimetres apart across the foreground, allowing the runners to connect and fill in the gaps over time into a seamless grassy carpet.
Plant Sizes
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping
Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.







Eleocharis acicularis
- Regular price
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£7.99 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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£7.99
Customers praised this carpeting aquarium plant for its healthy condition upon arrival and attractive appearance. Many said it "creates a beautiful scene" and grows well, though it's "quite slow growing" without CO2. Shoppers noted it splits into multiple portions, providing good value. Some mentioned duck weed contamination and challenging planting. Most reported successful spreading and carpeting with proper lighting and fertilization.
- Amazing plant, creates a beautiful scene and adds plenty of hiding for my shrimps and smaller fish
- Great plants arrived in immaculate condition and look amazing in the tank!
- A lovely attractive plant, has a beautiful strong green colour, I would recommend it!
- 5 stars: 147 (88%)
- 4 stars: 17 (10%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Amazing plant, quite slow growing even with root tabs and plant fertiliser so algae can take over but that’s probably a fault of my own, creates a beautiful scene and adds plenty of hiding for my shrimps and smaller fish.
Growing nicely
Lots to work with
Great plant, delivery arrived as planned, and all contents were in fantastic condition
Best quality plants to buy online!
Can't really wax lyrical about a plant, but it's great. Turned up on time, well packed, good condition and is thriving in the tank. Thanks
Delivered on time and a very healthy carpeting plant.
Love it
Great plants arrived in immaculate condition and look amazing in the tank!
Plants arrived in perfect condition, and looking very healthy, they’ve been in my tank just over 1 week and are now starting to throw out small runners.
Quality service
great plants great delivery whats not to like, superb aquatic plants as always
A lovely attractive plant in the aquarium, has a beautiful strong green colour, I would recommend it!
My plants were delivered in a fantastic condition , well packed and no damage , and very healthy , thoroughly recommended this company
Excellent grass
I split it up into two and it’s doing very well
Thanks Jim
Arrived in great condition, exactly as shown. Has adapted to my tank quickly. Would purchase again.
Amazing little carpeting plant, very easy to care for and is spreading nicely in my low tec tank.
A lovely plant. Growing nicely. Defo recommend for any tank.
Looks fab in the tank
Perfect. Packed well. Good instructions. Looking amazing in the aquarium. Would buy from here again
I broke the grass into several little clumps and it has grown in height and started putting out new shoots as it spreads into a carpet.
Plants arrived in perfect condition and the leaves were shiny green. Typical top quality from Aquaessentials.
very please good healthy plants growing well
As usual all plants I buy from here arrive well packed and in good health. The above plant as taken well in my substrate and is looking good
Lovely little bunches of grass, high quality and are growing really well, they look superb in any aquarium, recommended.
Very healthy plants - great website & quick delivery!
We didn't have enough light for these to survive.
Really pleased with this plant, after 3 days this plant has settled in and growing nicely , fast delivery on an excellent product thank you AQAESSENTIALS
Good strong healthy plant as always.
Great product, apparently very tasty as my goldfish had ripped it all up and eaten it within 3 days.
very dissapointed with the size of the plant
Lovely healthy plant arrived securely and damp. Was able to spilt into numerous little plants which are all growing nicely.
I bought two of these and both of them were full of duck weed. In between the stalks of grass, all over the pot and between the roots. It was awful. I had to keep washing them and even after spending a while rinsing them over and over, I still ended up with duck weed in my tank.
Great little plant that seems to be growing well in both my tanks. My reasoning for 4 stars rather than 5: when I received them they were full of duck weed and it took me a long time to rinse and prepare the plants (literally hours, since I bought several pots and I had to constantly repeat the procedure over and over again to get rid of the duck weed which I didn't want in my tanks).
Product FAQs
Helpful details before you buy.
Is dwarf hairgrass a good aquarium plant for beginners?
Yes, dwarf hairgrass aquarium plant is suitable for beginners. It is easy to grow, especially in stable conditions, and is commonly used for carpeting aquariums.
Does dwarf hairgrass need CO2 to grow?
Dwarf hairgrass can grow without CO2, but it spreads faster and forms a dense carpet when CO2 is added.
How do you plant dwarf hairgrass in an aquarium?
To plant dwarf hairgrass, divide it into small portions and plant them into the substrate with space between each clump. This helps it spread evenly.
How long does dwarf hairgrass take to carpet?
Dwarf hairgrass can take a few weeks to several months to form a full carpet, depending on lighting, CO2, and nutrient levels.
Why is my dwarf hairgrass not spreading?
Slow growth may be due to low light, lack of nutrients, or no CO2. Improving these conditions will help the plant spread and form a carpet faster.

