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Eleocharis Mini
Eleocharis sp. 'Mini'
Also known as Belem Hairgrass
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Poales›Cyperaceae
📍 Southeast Asia
The shortest Eleocharis — stays under 3 cm (1 in). Creates tight, lawn-like carpets. Prefers CO2 but can grow without it slowly.
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Compatible Livestock
Small, peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage delicate carpet plants
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without disturbing plant roots or structure
Complementary foreground plant with similar care requirements and aesthetic appeal
Compatible carpeting plant that creates layered foreground texture with similar light/CO2 needs
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot plants and add gentle movement to the tank
Larger shrimp that efficiently controls algae without damaging established plant carpets
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrient)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of vibrant coloration, leaves becoming translucent
Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizers or add iron-specific supplements; ensure adequate lighting and CO2 for nutrient uptake
Algae Overgrowth (Green/Brown Algae)
Carpet covered with visible algae film, reduced plant visibility, slower growth rate
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fauna (Otocinclus, shrimp), and maintain consistent CO2 levels
Melting/Tissue Decay
Leaves becoming transparent, mushy texture, plant dissolving or disintegrating
Improve water quality with frequent water changes, ensure stable temperature (23-28°C), increase CO2 and lighting gradually, and remove dead tissue
Poor Growth/Stagnation
Minimal new growth, plant remaining at same size for weeks, leaves appearing weak or pale
Increase CO2 injection, boost lighting to medium-high levels, add comprehensive fertilization, and ensure substrate contains nutrients or use root tabs
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium-high
- placement
- foreground/carpet
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 64–82°F (18–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.