{"product_id":"dwarf-hairgrass","title":"Dwarf Hairgrass","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Dwarf Hairgrass\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Hairgrass is a popular freshwater carpeting plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003efine, grass-like green blades and spreading growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. When planted densely and provided with suitable conditions, it can develop into a lush natural-looking carpet across the foreground of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for aquascapes, particularly around rocks and driftwood, where its fine texture creates a strong sense of scale. Dwarf Hairgrass spreads through \u003cstrong\u003erunners\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually filling gaps between planted sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood lighting and CO₂ supplementation encourage faster spreading and a shorter, denser carpet. It can also be grown without CO₂, although growth is generally slower and less compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEleocharis acicularis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Hairgrass \/ Hairgrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyperaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Carpeting Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners \/ Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-Growing Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Dwarf Hairgrass easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow without CO₂, but stronger lighting and CO₂ will produce a denser and faster-growing carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Dwarf Hairgrass need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003ehighly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e for achieving a compact, healthy carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Dwarf Hairgrass to carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the plant into \u003cstrong\u003esmall portions and plant them individually\u003c\/strong\u003e with a little space between each section. Good lighting, CO₂ and regular maintenance will encourage the runners to spread across the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Dwarf Hairgrass spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth depends heavily on lighting, CO₂ and nutrients. Under good conditions it can spread steadily through runners and eventually form a dense carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat substrate is best for Dwarf Hairgrass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality planted aquarium substrate is recommended. Good root nutrition helps the plant establish and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting large clumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreaking the plant into smaller portions allows the runners to spread more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in taller, thinner growth and slower carpeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting without adequate carbon can make establishing a dense carpet difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant the roots securely while keeping the growing points above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing debris to build up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular maintenance and gentle water circulation help prevent debris and algae from accumulating within the carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955696447627,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/mxaH0AZoPpehMw_7Lzg0X9DDm29NGlNInd96RvLbS17eYJbxTed2IuXS2YJ6o0db869b46UdFZx2yJtu6UbK9pZQRY3hyrUAmWn63hJqFmMP_sia0T8OpEWU_qC6xlF2zwssJoV38JeVgkN_jLmu6kDYCqHR_IxOcvbvlrf_D4VbulhVHHiAcV3.jpg?v=1787302598","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/dwarf-hairgrass","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}