Guppy Grass – Fast-Growing Live Aquarium Plant

Plant Overview

Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis) is a versatile, fast-growing plant beloved by shrimp keepers, breeders, and community tank owners. It creates dense thickets of fine green leaves, providing excellent cover for fry and shrimp, while also improving water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.

Guppy Grass can be grown rooted in substrate or floating, making it one of the most adaptable aquarium plants available.

Key Features

• 🌱 Fast Growing: Quickly fills aquariums with lush greenery.
• 🐟 Fry & Shrimp Shelter: Perfect hiding space for baby fish and invertebrates.
• 💡 Easy Care: Thrives in low- to high-tech setups.
• 🌊 Versatile Growth: Can float or root in substrate.
• 🪴 Beginner Friendly: Ideal for new aquarists.

Specifications

• Plant: Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis)
• Type: Stem/float plant
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Light Requirement: Low–Medium
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required
• Placement: Floating, midground, or background

Care Guide

• Tank Placement: Floating or planted in substrate
• Water Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Substrate: Optional (can root or float)
• Maintenance: Trim regularly to prevent overgrowth

Why Choose Guppy Grass?

✔️ Hardy and undemanding
✔️ Provides breeding cover and natural shelter
✔️ Absorbs excess nutrients and improves water clarity
✔️ Suitable for shrimp tanks, fry grow-outs, and community aquariums

FAQ

Q: Does Guppy Grass need CO₂?
A: No, it grows well in low-tech setups without CO₂.

Q: Can it be used as a floating plant?
A: Yes, it thrives floating freely or rooted in substrate.

Q: Why is it called Guppy Grass?
A: Because breeders often use it as cover for guppy fry and other livebearers.

Closing Section

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Easy, hardy, and perfect for breeding tanks, Guppy Grass is a must-have live plant for shrimp, fry, and freshwater aquariums of all sizes.