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Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis), a versatile and easy-to-grow aquarium plant available at Aquarium Roots. Also known as Najas grass, this plant is highly valued for its fast growth, fine texture, and ability to provide shelter and grazing areas for small fish like guppies, making it a popular choice among aquarists.
Guppy Grass is a stem plant that thrives in a wide range of lighting conditions, from low to high intensity. Its slender, branching stems and delicate leaves create a dense and lush appearance, making it ideal for background or midground placement in freshwater aquariums. With minimal care requirements, Guppy Grass can quickly establish and improve the overall health of your aquatic environment.
Explore our care chart below for more information on how to provide the best environment for your Guppy Grass:
Care Chart:
- Species: Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis)
- Origin: Native to North and Central America
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Height: Variable, typically up to 12 inches
- Light Demand: Low to high
- CO2: Not required, but can enhance growth
- Temperature: 68-82°F
- pH: 6.0-8.0
- Water Hardness: Soft to hard
- Substrate: Not critical, can be planted or left floating
- Placement: Background or midground
- Propagation: Cuttings and replanting, or floating stems