Live Guppy Grass Plant

Guppy Grass is one of the easiest and fastest-growing freshwater plants in the aquarium hobby. Known for its delicate, feathery stems, this plant provides excellent cover for baby fish (fry), shrimp, and other small aquatic creatures. Its rapid growth helps absorb excess nutrients, making it a natural water purifier and algae deterrent.

Perfect for guppy breeders and planted tank enthusiasts, Guppy Grass can be floated at the surface or planted in substrate. It requires no special lighting or CO₂, making it ideal for beginners while still appreciated by advanced aquascapers.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific name: Najas guadalupensis

• Care level: Easy

• Lighting: Low–medium

• Growth rate: Very fast

• Placement: Floating or mid-ground plant

• Benefits: Provides fry shelter, oxygenates water, reduces algae

When your fish, snails, or shrimp arrive by mail, open the box right away and turn the lights off to reduce stress. Float the sealed bag in your aquarium or quarantine tank for about 15–20 minutes so the water temperature slowly matches. Then open the bag and add a small amount of tank water every 5 minutes for another 15–20 minutes to help them adjust to water chemistry. Once acclimated, gently net or scoop them into the tank and discard the shipping water. Keep lights low and avoid feeding for the first 12–24 hours so they can settle in calmly.