Hygroryza aristata grows to a height of 1-4cm and a width of 7-+cm and this plant is the only grass species used in aquariums. It forms long, decorative roots providing good hiding places for gouramies and other surface fish which like the roots of floating plants. It is particularly suitable for open aquariums. If growth is vigorous it must be pruned to prevent it overshadowing the other plants.

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