Guppy Grass / Najas grass Potted Plant

🌿 Guppy Grass Care Guide

Najas guadalupensis

A versatile, fast-growing plant perfect for breeding tanks, livebearers, and shrimp. Provides excellent cover and helps absorb excess nutrients, reducing algae.

📌 Quick Facts:
• Type: Floating or rooted stem plant
• Lighting: Low to high (moderate ideal)
• CO₂: Not required
• Substrate: Optional
• Temperature: 60–86°F (16–30°C)
• pH Range: 6.0–8.0
• Growth Rate: Very fast

💧 Care Tips:
• Can be floated or lightly planted in gravel/sand.
• No root tabs needed – gets nutrients from the water.
• Benefits from liquid fertilizer, especially in low-nutrient tanks.
• Trim often to prevent tangling and encourage bushy growth.
• May become fragile in very soft water—moderate hardness preferred.

🐠 Great For:
• Guppies, shrimp, fry, and small fish
• Breeding tanks and planted aquariums
• Natural filtration and nitrate reduction