Recommendation for fine sand low light

[Fran]

Hi all, I am setting up a black water low light biotope style aquarium with leaf litter. It will also have fine sand and low light. Is there any small grass like plant that would survive or grow in my tank. I'm sure I have seen videos of biotopes with sprigs of grass in leaf litter and dark water. Thanks.

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

You could do hair grass, or Sagittaria. Growth will be quite slow though

 

[The Miniaturist]

Hi, I grow eleocharis and lilaeopsis brasiliensis under low light with tannins. @Mr.Shenanagins is right, growth is slow!
The eleocharis runners are lapping the tank & little plantlets are popping up everywhere, I'm not trying for a carpet so it doesn't matter.
I thought the lilaeopsis' growth had stalled & was considering removing it until I accidentally pulled out a foot long string of tiny plants with roots which took some persuading to stay put!

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

@The Miniaturist I tried L. Brasiliensis years ago when I was just starting and it just became an algae magnet. That is probably the slowest of the grassy type growers as you’ve indicated.

 

[_Maq_]

Eleocharis parvula

 

[Fran]

Thanks for the replies. I think I will try the eleocharis. I'm not to worried if it doesn't work though. Would just like some green in around the leaf litter. Will post some pics later.