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Eleocharis acicularis

Eleócharis aciculáris

Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Eleocharis

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground
Nano Tank
Foreground
GROUP
Foreground
Carpet

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-27°C(opt: 22.5°C)

CO2

15-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Eleocharis acicularis, also known as dwarf hairgrass or spikerush, is widely distributed globally. It can be found on pond edges and in shallow water in Central Europe. As an aquarium plant, it has been well-known for a long time and is often sold as a pond plant. The submersed form of this plant features thin, upright leaves with a medium green color, reaching lengths of 10-20 cm.

Eleocharis acicularis

Growth Rate

Medium

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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