Hairgrass

Overview: Native to North America, Hairgrass could be a wonderful addition to your freshwater tank. Due to its long leaves, it can be used as a background plant and enhance the appeal of your tank. Although when it comes to aquarium, ‘dwarf hairgrass’ is more popular as it is small in size and gives a carpet look to the tank, hairgrass has tall and thin leaves that look amazing when plated in the background. It is widespread across Europe, central and southeastern Asia, North America, and northeastern South America as far south as Ecuador.

Appearance: The name ‘hairgrass’ is given to this plant as it features long thin leaves that resemble thin hair and grows upright. The leaves grow taller and look good when grown as a background plant. It gives lush green color to the tank and makes it look very exotic. When you order hairgrass, you get 10 stems in one net pot that you can grow separately. With time, when the stems adjust to the new water environment, they start to flourish and make the background more attractive.

Hard/soft plant: Hairgrass is a medium hardy plant that can thrive well in diverse water conditions. The long pointed leaves can withstand little fluctuations from the ideal water parameters.

Ideal water temperature: Temperature within the range of 22 to 28 degrees Celsius is best for the growth of Hairgrass.

Lightening conditions: medium to bright light intensity will work well for Hairgrass.

Ideal pH level: The ideal pH level is from 5.5 to 7.

Do you know: Hairgrass can grow up to 75 cm tall. Therefore, it requires regular trimming to prevent outgrowing from the tank.  

FAQ

Where can I find Hairgrass aquarium plant for sale online in India?
Bunnycart stocks Hairgrass across India starting from Rs 40 with free shipping on plant orders above Rs 499 and a live arrival guarantee. Farm-grown and packed fresh, the Hairgrass Indian hobbyists receive from Bunnycart arrives in healthy condition, ready to be planted as a foreground carpet in their aquascapes.

Is it possible to grow Hairgrass without CO2 injection in an Indian aquarium?
Hairgrass can grow without CO2 in Indian tanks but spreads significantly slower and thinner compared to CO2-injected setups. Indian hobbyists who prefer low-tech tanks but still want a carpet plant often buy Hairgrass from Bunnycart and compensate with strong lighting and a nutrient-rich aquarium substrate to encourage steady runner development without pressurised carbon dioxide.

I am planning a Nature Aquarium-style aquascape in India, is Hairgrass the right carpet plant?
Hairgrass is one of the most iconic carpet plants in Nature Aquarium style aquascapes globally, and Indian hobbyists setting up this style widely use it as a foreground ground cover. Bunnycart supplies fresh Hairgrass across India at Rs 40, and pairing it with hardscape rocks or driftwood creates the clean, natural landscape aesthetic that defines the Nature Aquarium style.

Is Hairgrass a good plant for a shrimp tank in India?
Hairgrass is an excellent shrimp tank plant in India because its dense blade-like carpet traps biofilm and detritus that dwarf shrimp actively graze on throughout the day. Indian shrimp keepers who combine Hairgrass from Bunnycart with other carpeting plants create highly enriched foraging environments that improve shrimp health, breeding success, and overall activity levels in the tank.