Common Name: Thin hair grass -long

Scientific Name: Eleocharis vivipara

Eleocharis vivipara is a aquarium tall grass plant, which can reach a height of 12 inches (30 cm) in the aquarium. It will grow into a dense mat when there is a high amount of light and carbon dioxide available. This plant is an easy plant to grow and does well in a large range of water conditions. In addition to light and carbon dioxide, it prefers a temperature range of 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit , 6.4-7.0 pH, and slightly soft to moderate water. When first introducing Eleocharis vivipara to new aquariums browning or decaying stems may occur . This adjustment period is a natural process of this plant as it needs to adapt to its new environment or transition from emersed growth. Trimming Eleocharis vivipara will speed up the transition process and will encourage new runners and stems.