Overview:
Guppy Grass is a fast-growing, hardy aquatic plant well-loved for its bright green, feathery leaves and adaptability. It can be left floating or anchored into the substrate, making it a versatile choice for aquariums of all sizes. Its dense, bushy growth provides excellent cover and breeding grounds for livebearers, shrimp, and fry, making it especially popular in guppy and shrimp tanks.
Due to its fast growth and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions, Guppy Grass is ideal for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike. It absorbs excess nutrients, helps control algae, and improves overall water quality while offering a lush, natural look to any aquarium.
Growth Habit: Extremely fast-growing plant that can be floated or rooted.
Aquarium Benefits: Provides shelter for shrimp and fry, absorbs nutrients, and oxygenates the tank.
Attachment/Planting: Can be floated freely or loosely anchored into the substrate; no need for special planting techniques.
Common Name: Guppy Grass
Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis
Plant Type: Stem Plant / Floating Plant
CO₂: Not required
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Nutrient Substrate: Not required
Lighting Requirements: Low to High (adapts easily)
Can it grow emerged? Rarely — primarily grown submerged
Placement: Floating plant, midground, or background when rooted
Excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish
Rapidly improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients
Helps reduce algae growth by outcompeting it for resources
Provides oxygen and shade, creating a balanced ecosystem
Very easy to care for — great for beginners
Extremely fast-growing and adaptable to many setups
Offers natural shelter for breeding and fry protection
Can be used floating or rooted for aquascaping flexibility
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C (68 – 82 °F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Lighting: Low to High
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Guppy Grass requires minimal care and thrives in a wide variety of water conditions. It does not need CO₂ or nutrient-rich substrate to grow and will often spread quickly throughout the tank. Regular trimming may be necessary to prevent it from overtaking the aquarium. Floating Guppy Grass tends to grow denser, while rooted stems can grow taller and more spread out.
Note: Guppy Grass is grown in aquariums and may contain traces of snails or duckweed despite our efforts to remove them.
Overview:
Guppy Grass is a fast-growing, hardy aquatic plant well-loved for its bright green, feathery leaves and adaptability. It can be left floating or anchored into the substrate, making it a versatile choice for aquariums of all sizes. Its dense, bushy growth provides excellent cover and breeding grounds for livebearers, shrimp, and fry, making it especially popular in guppy and shrimp tanks.
Due to its fast growth and ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions, Guppy Grass is ideal for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike. It absorbs excess nutrients, helps control algae, and improves overall water quality while offering a lush, natural look to any aquarium.
Growth Habit: Extremely fast-growing plant that can be floated or rooted.
Aquarium Benefits: Provides shelter for shrimp and fry, absorbs nutrients, and oxygenates the tank.
Attachment/Planting: Can be floated freely or loosely anchored into the substrate; no need for special planting techniques.
Common Name: Guppy Grass
Scientific Name: Najas guadalupensis
Plant Type: Stem Plant / Floating Plant
CO₂: Not required
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Nutrient Substrate: Not required
Lighting Requirements: Low to High (adapts easily)
Can it grow emerged? Rarely — primarily grown submerged
Placement: Floating plant, midground, or background when rooted
Excellent cover for shrimp, fry, and small fish
Rapidly improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients
Helps reduce algae growth by outcompeting it for resources
Provides oxygen and shade, creating a balanced ecosystem
Very easy to care for — great for beginners
Extremely fast-growing and adaptable to many setups
Offers natural shelter for breeding and fry protection
Can be used floating or rooted for aquascaping flexibility
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C (68 – 82 °F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Lighting: Low to High
Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Guppy Grass requires minimal care and thrives in a wide variety of water conditions. It does not need CO₂ or nutrient-rich substrate to grow and will often spread quickly throughout the tank. Regular trimming may be necessary to prevent it from overtaking the aquarium. Floating Guppy Grass tends to grow denser, while rooted stems can grow taller and more spread out.
Note: Guppy Grass is grown in aquariums and may contain traces of snails or duckweed despite our efforts to remove them.
