Mini is very similar to eleocharis parvula in appearance but it is a smaller plant which grows shorter than its predecessor.
Eleocharis sp mini carpet.
Mini hairgrass eleocharis acicularis mini is a very popular foreground plant for the serious freshwater aquarium.
It s only grown to a height of 3 6 cm which makes it even smaller than the original eleocharis parvula.
This hardy fast growing plant can quickly carpet most aquariums.
Eleocharis sp mini is one of medium difficulty plants category to keep in the tank this is different to another aquarium carpet plants type like as parvula and echinodorus tenellus which this plant is easier to plant in tanks.
If you distribute it in small tufts over the entire area to be covered it will soon form a dense lush lawn thanks to its many runners.
Parvula it does not need frequent trimmings and so may be easier to maintain once established.
The main use is as a shelter to bottom dwelling fish.
Mini hairgrass is the shortest hairgrass variety and is a superb carpeting plant even in low tech systems.
Although eleocharis mini may be a little fussier than its relative e.
It s also labeled eleocharis acicularis mini.
Thanks to its many runners this species will spread quickly.
Mini only grows to a height of 3 6 cm which makes it even smaller than eleocharis parvula or rather e.
Plant the mini version in small portions to cover a large area.
However recently another species eleocharis sp.
Requirements for keeping these species are identical the difference is that eleocharis sp.
When planted in small regularly spaced tufts eleocharis mini will carpet the substrate in a dense lawn.
As a result this plant is very useful for creating a beautiful lush green carpet in your layout which has the added benefit of not requiring as much maintenance as the standard eleocharis parvula.
But it s not become a difficult problem again if you ask the correct advice from a reputable and experienced.
Mini is very similar to eleocharis parvula in appearance but it is a smaller plant which grows shorter than its predecessor.
Eleocharis acicularis mini has even lower growth than the common eleocharis parvula and was given to tropica by thomas barr from usa.
Other uses include being a food source and a shield from currents not to mention its unique appearance.
As a result this plant is very useful for creating a beautiful lush green carpet in your layout which has the added benefit of not requiring as much maintenance as the standard eleocharis parvula since it does not grow as tall so trimming is reduced.
In short time a dense carpet will be obtained.
Mini has appeared which is quite a seldom one for now but it is quickly gaining popularity.
It needs good light but is a great choice as a ground covering plant as it is otherwise undemanding.
Mini also known as dwarf hairgrass mini.
This plant is an extra miniature variety that is ideal for the foreground of the aquarium.
