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Eleocharis Belem
Eleocharis sp. 'Belem'
Family: Cyperaceae
An extremely fine, thread-like hairgrass originating from the Belem region of Brazil, producing the thinnest, most delicate stems of any Eleocharis in the hobby. Blades rarely exceed 3–5 cm tall, creating a wispy, ultra-fine carpet that looks unlike any other aquatic grass. Demands good light, CO₂, and a nutrient-rich substrate to spread reliably. A favourite among competitive aquascapers who want a finer-textured foreground than standard dwarf hairgrass provides.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Required for carpeting
- light
- High
- max size
- 3–5 cm tall
- placement
- Foreground carpet
- substrate
- Nutrient-rich (aquasoil strongly preferred)
- growth rate
- Slow to medium
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Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- notes
- Finest-leaved Eleocharis available. CO₂ and good light essential for carpeting. Softer water preferred.
- hardness
- 0–8 dGH
- temperature
- 154–180°F (68–82°C)