Dwarf Hairgrass

Notes

Classic short carpet. Plant small clumps spaced 1 inch apart; they fill in via runners over 2-3 months. Needs CO2 to carpet fully.

More photos

Photos: Robert H. Mohlenbrock / Wikimedia Commons · Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. / Wikimedia Commons · Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA / Wikimedia Commons

Compatible Fish

Fish that pair well with Dwarf Hairgrass

Dwarf Hairgrass works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory

Safe

Adolfo's Cory coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish

Safe

African Butterfly Fish coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog

Safe

African Dwarf Frog coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid

Safe

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish

Safe

Angelfish coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail

Safe

Assassin Snail coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid

Safe

Auratus Cichlid coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish

Safe

Australian Rainbowfish coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark

Safe

Bala Shark coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish

Safe

Banjo Catfish coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Ghost Knife

Safe

Black Ghost Knife coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Black Neon Tetra

Safe

Black Neon Tetra coexists with Dwarf Hairgrass — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Fish to avoid

Black Moor Goldfish

Avoid

Black Moor Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Buenos Aires Tetra

Avoid

Buenos Aires Tetra is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Comet Goldfish

Avoid

Comet Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Common Goldfish

Avoid

Common Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Fantail Goldfish

Avoid

Fantail Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Lionhead Goldfish

Avoid

Lionhead Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oranda Goldfish

Avoid

Oranda Goldfish is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.

Oscar

Avoid

Oscar is a persistent grazer and will shred Dwarf Hairgrass within weeks. Stick to Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis, or moss for a grazer tank.