Eleocharis tiny

Eleocharis tiny, scientific name Eleocharis pusilla. This dwarf soil plant is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it grows everywhere in humid regions along the banks of rivers, streams and lakes, in swamps. It was first introduced for sale in 1997, but under a completely different name, Eleocharis parvula, which actually refers to a different, albeit similar, species – tiny Sityag. Due to their superficial similarity, the error was discovered only in 2010, when both names became firmly associated as synonyms.

The plant is closely related to the Needle Swamp and is a smaller copy of it. Eleocharis tiny has very narrow filiform leaves, collected in a bundle, up to 10 cm high. When growing, it forms a continuous light green “carpet”, somewhat resembling a lawn. Reproduction occurs due to the appearance of side shoots, or artificial separation of the beam into parts.

It is highly valued both in amateur aquarism and professional aquascaping. Unpretentious, perfectly adapts to a wide range of temperatures and values ​​of hydrochemical parameters, which allows it to be used in most freshwater aquariums. It is desirable to provide a high level of lighting and avoid shading by other plants. The presence of nutrient soil is also welcome, however, in the presence of fish, fertilizers will be formed naturally.