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Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Care profile for Dwarf Hairgrass: medium-high light, medium CO₂, intermediate difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
Medium-High
CO₂
Medium
Growth
Fast
Difficulty
Intermediate
Placement
Foreground
Temperature
18–26°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Sends runners that create a grass-like carpet.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3G
Green Water Algae Bloom
Water turns bright green from suspended single-celled algae.
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Staghorn Algae
Grey-green branching tufts shaped like antlers on plant tips and filter outlets.
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Black Beard Algae (BBA)
A stubborn, dark algae that grows in tufts on plants, decorations, and equipment. Often indicates fluctuating CO₂ levels. Removed by spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide.
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