Eleocharis Acicularis (Mini) Tissue Culture

Tissue Culture – Eleocharis acicularis (Mini), also known as Dwarf Hairgrass, is a popular carpeting plant in aquascaping, prized for its fine, grass-like appearance and low-growing form. This miniature variety stays shorter than standard Hairgrass, creating a soft, natural carpet ideal for nano tanks and foreground layouts. Grown in sterile tissue culture, it’s free from pests, algae, and snails—ready to plant and thrive in your aquarium.

Features

• Fine, short grass-like foliage

• Compact growth for dense carpeting

• Ideal for nano and foreground aquascapes

• Tissue culture grown – algae and pest free

• Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish

Scientific Name
Eleocharis acicularis (Mini)

Difficulty
Moderate. Requires stable water conditions and regular maintenance to stay compact.

Water Conditions
Temperature: 20 – 28°C
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Water Hardness: 50 – 180ppm

Placement
Perfect for foreground and nano aquariums. Can be used to create lush green carpets.

Growth Rate
Moderate. Will spread via runners with proper lighting and fertilisation. CO₂ enhances coverage and growth speed.

Lighting
Requires medium to high lighting. Strong light encourages horizontal growth and prevents vertical stretching.

In the Pisces Laboratory, Aquarium plants are cultivated using tissue-culture techniques in small pots of nutrient-rich sterile agar jelly. These little pots pack a lot of goodness in a small space and you will find multiple plants in each container. 

Before planting in your aquarium, gently wash off the jelly and carefully split the plants into a few pieces if desired.