{"product_id":"guppy-grass","title":"Guppy Grass | Najas guadalupensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fast-growing, low-maintenance freshwater aquarium plant popular among \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshrimp keepers, fish breeders and planted aquarium enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its delicate, branching stems create dense green cover, making it an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry Shrimp tanks, Caridina shrimp aquariums, guppy breeding tanks and low-tech planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many aquarium plants, Guppy Grass can grow freely floating in the water or loosely anchored in the substrate. It requires no CO₂ injection and adapts to a wide range of freshwater conditions, making it suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Guppy Grass Is Excellent for Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUShrimpHome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we particularly value aquarium plants that provide natural hiding places and grazing surfaces for freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass develops a dense network of fine stems and leaves where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiofilm and beneficial microorganisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can grow. These provide valuable natural grazing areas for adult shrimp and newly hatched shrimplets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts thick growth also offers important shelter for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby shrimp (shrimplets):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Providing protection and access to natural food sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly moulted shrimp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offering hiding places while their new exoskeleton hardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerried females:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creating sheltered areas where they can retreat when disturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby fish (fry):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Providing dense cover that can improve their chances of avoiding predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom our experience maintaining hundreds of shrimp breeding tanks, providing plenty of hiding places is an important part of supporting healthy shrimp colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast Growth \u0026amp; Natural Nutrient Absorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of Guppy Grass is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erapid growth and ability to absorb dissolved nutrients from aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it grows, Guppy Grass takes up nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, helping reduce excess nutrient availability that could otherwise contribute to algae growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, Guppy Grass does not replace proper filtration, aquarium cycling or regular water maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause it grows quickly, occasional trimming is recommended to prevent it from covering too much of the aquarium and blocking light from other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass Care \u0026amp; Growing Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass is one of the easiest freshwater aquarium plants to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt grows under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to high lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although moderate lighting generally encourages faster, denser growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ injection is not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent choice for low-tech shrimp tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can grow Guppy Grass in several ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow it to grow freely throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoosely anchored:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Position stems among rocks, driftwood or decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gently place stems into the substrate, although they may detach easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts fast growth makes it particularly useful for breeding tanks where dense vegetation and natural cover are desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass Care Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNajas guadalupensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater Stem Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmericas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–28°C preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy \/ Beginner Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloating or Loosely Anchored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp Tanks, Guppy Tanks, Breeding Aquariums, Planted Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass is sold as a generous portion, similar to the portion shown in our product photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy, live Guppy Grass stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for floating or growing within your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortions may be packed together with shrimp orders where appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual stem length, density and appearance may vary depending on growth and 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