The level of nitrate stays under control in the presence of this aquatic plant. This plant comes in a pot and can be planted with or without the pot. They look great in my tank! Tall Hairgrass is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquarium hobby. Next up is the Giant Hairgrass! I strongly recommend this plant! For best results under optimal conditions, plant Dwarf Hairgrass in small half inch groups in the substrate at roughly one inch intervals. Very healthy, bit of algae on it, but nothing problematic, divided readily into about three good sized plants and adds wonderful drama to my planting. Giant Dwarf Hairgrass Care Giant Dwarf Hairgrass (eleocharis Montevidensis) is a very dense-growing plant that is perfect for covering large sections of the aquarium background. Planting instructions Giant Hair Grass is a bottom feeder so only plant the roots , Not the plant itself (where the green starts) in your substrate. Giant Hairgrass in the 10 gallon is running. So about 2.5 months ago I introduced some Giant Hair-grass plants into my aquarium. Kudos AqquariumPlants, I'm a new loyal customer. Member. Generally speaking, the dwarf hairgrass is not a difficult aquatic plant to look after but there are a couple of tricks you should definitely be aware of before proceeding. Messages 60. Feb 28, 2018 - Eleocharis Vivipara also known as Giant Hairgrass. Free postage. FREE Shipping. £6.04. Also you can find it in North Africa (Egypt) and South America (Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela). 121 sold. The first hairgrass was sooo tall it looked folded to get in the box so it suffered an ill fate. The plant grows in brackish waters, bogs and in humid alkaline soils. Eleocharis montevidensis also know as Giant Hair grass is a terrific background plant that does well form Medium light to high light. Sands are ideal because the fine grains make it easy for the roots to push through. This plant gets very tall so it is great at hiding those filters and heaters in your aquarium. no part of my order was a let down to me except that the plants almost didnt all fit in my tank! Freshwater Live Aquarium Plants on Driftwood for Aquatic Tropical Fish Tank Decorations - Easy for Beginner. For this reason, we do not recommend it for smaller, shorter aquariums, but we highly recommend it for larger, taller planted tanks. Find thousands of pet supplies at low prices. I had to cut them down a bit because they were to tall, but that was my fault and I would rather have great, tall, healthy plant! While Giant Hairgrass does not require CO2 supplementation, it will grow taller and faster while maintaining its beautiful bright green coloration under these conditions. Sold under the common name of giant hairgrass, plant clusters of three of four pots to start your background and then allow it to expand by runners. Terrarium / Carnivorous Plants (Not True Aquatic). Giant hairgrass not growing. It removes pollutants and toxic components from the water. Free postage . If you’re looking for the fastest, most healthy growth, it’s also important to get a few other things right: Substrate This plant thrives in a nutrient-rich substrate. Shop online for dog, cat, fish, bird, and small animal supplies at Amazon.ca Thread starter #1 H. harry88 Active Member. As stated above, it can grow to very impressive heights and it typically will not stop growing once it has reached the surface of the aquarium. Hairgrass, java moss, and other similar species are used to create a coating or “carpet” effect in aquascapes and planted tanks to enhance beauty as well as provide a field of depth, and is often used to mimic grass in scenery scapes. 1 Potted Tall/Giant Hairgrass Plant (Eleocharis montevidensis) - 1 to 2 inch Wide Pots; Tall and Fast-Growing! There’s less color, unimpressive density, and the water looks a little less pristine. If you take care of your dwarf hairgrass it will take care of you. Posted by David Steffes on May 20th 2010, this is an amazing trustworthy site that takes pride in selling beautiful, healthy plants! In addition to its attractive appearance, this plant provides dense foliage for shrimp and fish fry. However my Giant Hairgrass is going strong! I felt compelled to review this plant because I am so delighted with it! Commonly found in marshy areas of the Southern United States Eleocharis montevidensis makes an excellent background plant in the aquarium. Eleocharis montevidensis is a native plant to North America. Giant Hairgrass AKA Sand Spikerush (Eleocharis montevidensis) is a very dense-growing plant that is perfect for covering large sections of the aquarium background. Scientific Name: Eleocharis Vivipara Sold As: 1"x1" Clump (Can be broken apart into a bunch of plants), Potted Care Level: Easy Lighting Requirement: Low-Med Co2: Not Needed Growth Rate: Fast Origin: North America Tank Placement: Midground-Background A beautiful grass background plant for any aquarium… The leaves grow to a length of 30-50 cm and to a width of only 1 mm. Eleocharis montevidensis is a native plant to North America. Under optimal conditions, it will need to be trimmed down occasionally in areas where it is not desired to spread. Anubias Barteri is one of the more popular and resilient of the freshwater aquarium plants. Bigger than I expected and very healthy. In addition to its attractive appearance, this plant provides dense foliage for shrimp and fish fry. then after some new runners appeared I cut the old nasty blades off only leaving the … All I can say is WOW and THANKS! Eleocharis parvula is a plant from circumboreal region: it is encountered in Eurasia and from North America up to Central America. Eleocharis Vivipara also was known as Giant Hairgrass. Having a beautiful carpet plant in your aquarium is a must if you’re aiming for a professional-looking aquascape. Given the right amount of light this plant will carpet within weeks by shooting our runners. NOTE: This plant has been out of stock for several months...we finally got some ready to sell, but quantities are limited. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales, Giant hairgrass (Eleocharis montevidensis) is a. im hoping it shoots runners and spreads out a little as i think its gorgeous with my driftwood. You can always tell when someone is taking care of their aquatic plants or not. Being a small plant at the bottom of the tank, you can put hairgrass in tanks as smalls as 10 gallons. When planting, plant in small clumps into your substrate. Commonly found in marshy areas of the Southern United States Eleocharis montevidensis makes an excellent background plant in the aquarium. As its name suggests, it can grow to heights of over 20-30+ inches! Eleocharis vivipara is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by several common names, including umbrella hairgrass, sprouting spikerush, and viviparous spikerush. I have had really rotten luck with my plants because of my unusual water chemistry. Giant Hairgrass AKA Sand Spikerush (Eleocharis montevidensis) is a very dense-growing plant that is perfect for covering large sections of the aquarium background. Live Aquarium Foreground Carpeting Plants Eleocharis acicularis Dwarf Hairgrass. Dwarf Hairgrass helps oxygenate the tank water. No planted tank is complete without laying a beautiful carpet in it, much like a nicely decorated room. Sold as a bunch plant, with a lead weight. To get this effect, you need to take proper care or your aquatic carpet plant. If you're thinking about Hairgrass for your aquascape, let's talk about some of the specifics about the plant, and the optimal conditions for it to grow quickly and healthy. 4.0 out of 5 stars 337. 31 in stock. Eleocharis montevidensis is a native plant to North America. Commonly found in marshy areas of the Southern United States Eleocharis montevidensis makes an excellent background plant in the aquarium. My fish really like the addition of these plants to their tank. As its name suggests, it can grow to heights of over 20-30+ inches! Free postage. First time trying the giant hairgrass and it did not disappoint! My tank is 18 inches deep and it grows out of the water a little in the back where the tank is open. 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